Press Releases
- Dealing with storm damage? Protect yourself from unqualified contractors
(January 26, 2012)
- Underground economy fight takes national stage
(September 19, 2011)
- Historic workers' compensation bill signed today
(June 15, 2011)
- Tri-Cities area homeowners warned: seasonal asphalt paving scam operating in the area
(May 19, 2011)
- L&I warns homeowners of seasonal asphalt paving scam
(Arpil 13, 2011)
- L&I launches campaign encouraging homeowners to hire registered contractors
(April 11, 2011)
- Spokane man found guilty of stealing workers’ compensation benefits
(March 17, 2011)
- L&I’s fraud-fighting program collects $137 million
(Jan. 18, 2011)
- Need a Black Friday plumber? L&I says check for certification
(Nov. 22, 2010)
- J & C Contracting owners plead guilty to underreporting workers
(Nov. 17, 2010)
- Not paying workers' comp could be costly to construction employers
(Nov. 10, 2010)
- L&I investigating multiple suspicious driveway paving jobs in Spokane area, pavers moving around the state
(Sept. 20, 2010)
- L&I offers help for businesses and announces new efforts to fight fraud
(Aug. 11, 2010)
- L&I says don't get burned by this asphalt paving scam
(July 30, 2010)
- 10 tips for hiring the best contractor for remodels or repair
(June 29, 2010)
- 'Nailed' blog features L&I’s fraud-fighting actions
(June 9, 2010)
- L&I offers free workshops for new employers
(April 16, 2010)
- Suspectfraud.com helps consumers 'check with the state before it's too late'
(March 8, 2010)
- Ritzville man pleads guilty to fraud, ordered to repay $47,487
(Feb 3, 2010)
- L&I's anti-fraud and compliance program saves $128 million, up 3 percent from a year earlier
(January 6, 2010)
- Woman ordered to repay $58,600 in workers' compensation benefits
(December 16, 2009)
- Canadian doctor ordered to repay nearly $233,000 in illegal workers' comp payments
(December 7, 2009)
- Guilty plea by unregistered contractor in King county
(December 4, 2009)
- Puyallup man charged with theft of $366,000 in workers' comp benefits
(November 6, 2009)
- Contractor pleads guilty to felony theft of sales tax, workers’ comp fraud. 2.1 M in restitution ordered
(October 29, 2009)
- Lewis County man sentenced to 90 days for workers' compensation fraud
(October 1, 2009)
- Check with the state before it's too late on home-improvement projects
(May 22, 2009)
- Painting company that defrauded workers' comp system must pay $212,000
(April 14, 2009)
- As flood waters recede, beware of risks from damaged wiring and unregistered contractors
(Jananuary 9, 2009 )
- Trucking industry has high rate of workplace injuries, costs
(August 28, 2008)
- Excavation company to pay $356,000 in back wages and premiums
(July 8, 2008 )
- Repairing storm damage? Protect yourself from unqualified contractors
(November 14, 2007)
- Vancouver brothers charged with 31 felony counts each for L&I fraud
(October 31, 2007)
- Whatcom County man sentenced for defrauding workers' compensation system
(October 2, 2007)
- Check out your contractor before you sign on the dotted line
(July 6, 2007)
- L&I reports successful anti-fraud efforts in 2006
(January 24, 2007)
- New assistant attorney general to help L&I combat fraud
(August 28, 2006)
- L&I teams target fraudulent contractors, electricians
(March 2, 2006)
- L&I using new software to detect workers’ comp fraud
(November 8, 2005)
- Contractor cited for fraud and safety violations
(July 19, 2005)
- L&I's anti-fraud effort recovers $27 million in first three months of 2005
(July 7, 2005)
- Walla Walla man sentenced for fraudulently cashing L&I benefit check
(April 13, 2005)
- L&I fines contractor over $136,000 for workers' compensation violation
(March 1, 2005)
- Early check on premium rate could save contractors money later
(December 14, 2004)
- Supreme Court lets stand ruling that employers must cooperate with L&I audits
(December 3, 2004)
- Burien physical therapist charged with overcharging L&I
(September 27, 2004)
- Gig Harbor woman, Monroe man ordered to repay benefits
(September 15, 2004)
- Agency sees dramatic increase in recovery of unpaid workers’ compensation premiums
(September 10, 2004)
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