Investigations
WA’s workers’ compensation system ensnarls some hurt on the job
A “grand bargain” under L&I can force injured employees to navigate multiple appeals or turn to costly litigation to get the care they need.
Lizz Giordano
Lizz Giordano is Cascade PBS's investigative labor reporter focusing on workplace safety, labor organizing and worker rights. lizzgiordano@cascadepbs.org
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Investigations
El sistema de compensación para trabajadores de Washington enreda a algunos trabajadores lesionados en el trabajo.
El “gran arreglo” de Labor e Industrias puede forzar a empleados lesionados a navegar múltiples apelaciones o iniciar un litigo costoso para recibir la atención que necesitan.
Investigations
Seafarer’s death in Columbia River reveals murky maritime oversight
Advocates ask for additional investigation and accountability after AJ Meraña, a Filipino worker on a bulk cargo ship, drowned last September.
Investigations
WA safety agency seeks felony charges after teen worker loses legs
Labor & Industries submitted an unprecedented referral against construction company Rotschy for allegedly allowing a minor to use dangerous equipment.
Investigations
WA agency tightens workplace safety rules for student learners
L&I can now block a company with past labor and safety violations from receiving a special permit that allows minors to perform some dangerous tasks.