Washington

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Workers' Compensation Quick Reference

Educational purposes only. Not legal advice. WC rules change frequently — verify with WA Department of Labor & Industries.

State Monopoly Fund

Washington has a state-operated WC insurance fund. Employers must buy WC insurance from the state — not private insurers. All claims go through WA Department of Labor & Industries.

Report to Employer

As soon as possible

File WC Claim

1 year

1 year from injury

TTD Benefit Rate

60.00% of AWW

60-75% of AWW (tiered by wages)

Max Weekly Benefit

$2,124

TTD cap

Waiting Period

3 days

Before benefits begin

Retroactive After

14 days

Waiting period paid back if disabled longer

Can You Sue Your Employer?

State monopoly fund (L&I). Exclusive remedy — cannot sue employer.

Even if you can't sue your employer, you may be able to sue a third party — equipment manufacturers, property owners, other contractors. Learn more about third-party claims →

Official WC Board

WA Department of Labor & Industries

https://lni.wa.gov/claims/ →

File complaints, check claim status, and access forms at the official state WC board website.

Calculate Your Washington Benefits

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Check Reporting Deadline →

How many days do you have left to report your injury in Washington?

AWW Calculator →

Calculate your Average Weekly Wage correctly

Impairment Rating Value →

What does your impairment rating mean in dollars?

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