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 Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016)
 Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of
 Chapter 296-17. General reporting rules, audit and recordkeeping, rates and rating system for Washington workers' compensation insurance.

  Section 296-17-31003. No-fault insurance.  

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  • What is a workers' compensation insurance program? Workers' compensation insurance is a no-fault insurance program that eliminates blame to either party for workplace injuries or illnesses. The principal features include:
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    Wage and medical benefits to employees who suffer on-the-job injuries or illnesses; and
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    Immunity from lawsuits for employers as a result of workplace injuries or illnesses suffered by their employees.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020 and 51.16.035. WSR 13-11-128, § 296-17-31003, filed 5/21/13, effective 7/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. WSR 98-18-042, § 296-17-31003, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98.]
RCW 51.04.020 and 51.16.035. WSR 13-11-128, § 296-17-31003, filed 5/21/13, effective 7/1/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. WSR 98-18-042, § 296-17-31003, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98.