Rising Medical Solutions has released its eighth Workers’ Compensation Benchmarking Study Report. Since 2013, The Workers’ Compensation Benchmarking Study has surveyed more than 2,100 claims leaders on their top operational priorities, challenges and opportunities, as well as their strategies for improving claim outcomes. New this year there are two new research components. First, while frontline…

The Firm’s Administrator of Human Resources Sarah Badawi is the recipient of the Portland Business Journal 2021 HR Leadership Award. “Sarah demonstrates a deep compassion for our firm family,” said Christy Doornink, Firm President. “I know that Sarah and her efforts to connect and encourage people are a significant reason why we have been able…

Beginning September 1, 2021, Reinisch Wilson Weier PC will no longer accept new individual Wage Garnishment/Collections for Overpayment requests. The firm has decide to cease this legal practice. What does that mean for existing garnishments underway? We will continue to handle these to their conclusion. Should you have an overpayment issue for a workers’ compensation…

The Rhino Diversity and Inclusion Committee has launched a book club and a reading list focusing on monthly cultural and heritage celebrations. In June 2021, the D&I Book Club is exploring Pride Month. “This is a collaborative gathering of resources to kick start our understanding, appreciation and respect for the LGBTQIA+ community, according to Book…

On May 17, 2021, the Washington Department of Labor and Industries announced: “The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) will begin offering an electronic option for the claim administrator certification test in June. During the past year, L&I was not able to offer in-person testing due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic and…