Blog/Articles – Althauser Rayan Abbarno
Workers’ Compensation expanded for psychologists in mental health claims
Injured workers in Washington suffering from mental health-only claims will have the opportunity to select a licensed psychologist as an attending provider in their Workers' Compensation claim. The Industrial Insurance Act (Act) provides that a worker who is injured...
State to regulate workplace ergonomic injuries
Despite the debate whether the State should regulate workplace ergonomics injuries, also known as musculoskeletal injuries, and injures related to repetitive motion, the Washington state Legislature passed a new law that would reverse an Initiative passed by Voters in...
Washington adopts Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act
This year, Governor Jay Inslee signed into law HB 1088, which adopted the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act (UFLAA), a statutory scheme for the arbitration of family law disputes. Many UFLAA provisions are similar to the Washington Uniform Arbitration Act, with...
New crime created for counterfeit pill machines
On April 13, 2023, Governor Jay Inslee signed ESB 1209, which creates a new crime is related to the use of tableting and encapsulating machines in connection with controlled substances. Under the new law, it is a class C felony, punishable by up to five years in...
New Legislation Increases Reporting of Injury Related Collisions; License Reexamination
The attorneys with Althauser Rayan Abbarno, LLP announced the Washington State Legislature has changed the reporting requirements for injury accidents for when police must report drivers to the Department of Licensing. Under current law, anyone who causes a crash that...
New law requires employers to disclose compensation range in job posting.
Effective January 1, 2023, some Washington state employers will be required to disclose compensation ranges in job postings, including remote positions. The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries recently issued interpretive guidance concerning the...
Holiday Travel: ‘Tis the Season for Traffic Congestion
’Tis the season of holiday travel, but with it comes holiday traffic. According to the American Automobile Association, 2022 is expected to be the third busiest year for holiday travel since AAA began tracking in 2000. The association estimates 112.7 million people...
Imagination Library of Washington encourages family reading and kindergarten readiness.
Althauser Rayan Abbarno, LLP is a proud supporter of Imagination Library of Washington. https://youtu.be/CXVDDbGLIlQ?fbclid=IwAR21mWjayD4059ZgWyqg35mSf5zLKujL3rXm4Wr3zY3emAovtNS8HXJgOK8 Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a program supported by many local...
What you need to know about uninsured driver accidents.
If there are injuries Call 911 and report any injuries to emergency medical responders. Never leave the scene of the accident Even if there are no visible injuries and the accident seems minor, don't leave the scene without calling the police. Get as much information...
Turkey Trot 2022
Thorbeckes Athletic Performance and Althauser Rayan Abbarno, LLP have teamed up again this year to present the 2022 Turkey Trot to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Lewis County and Chehalis Foundation. Join us Thanksgiving morning for a great family tradition.