Business Essentials

  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) small business assistance
  • Common small business questions
  • Ensure you meet L&I business requirements
  • Learn about L&I recordkeeping requirements
  • Washington State Small Business Guide

Employer Essentials

  • File quarterly reports
  • Get started with safety and health
  • Injured worker? What you need to know
  • Open a workers' compensation account
  • Paid sick leave requirements
  • Prepare for an audit
  • Wage and hour laws

Contractors & Construction

  • Construction work: Safety and health requirements
  • Contractor registration requirements
  • Independent Contractor Guide (F101-063-000)
  • Prevailing wage (public works jobs)

Small Business Contracts

  • Small Business Outreach Partners Program

Newsletter

  • Subscribe to our small business newsletter

Contact L&I's Small Business Liaisons

  • Email: SmallBusiness@Lni.wa.gov
  • Toll-free: 1-800-987-0145

Workshops & Training

  • L&I Essentials for Business
  • Other workshops
  • Request a customized presentation for your group
  • Safety & Health Video Library and resource center

Online Services & Tools

  • Claim & Account Center
  • Pay a balance due
  • Risk class lookup
  • Washington State corporation/LLC lookup
  • Washington State business lookup
  • Workers' comp account lookup

Additional Resources

  • Business Buyer Beware Fact Sheet (F101-183-000) 
  • Contact other Washington State agency liaisons
  • Control your workers' comp costs
  • Free small business advising services
  • Interpreter services
  • Request a no-cost consultation
  • Required workplace posters