Stay At Work Program in Washington L&I Workers Comp

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The stay-at-work program is an L&I program designed to give money to the employer if they bring their injured worker back to light duty or part-time work.

Program Limitations and Requirements

  • State fund claims only (not self-insured)
  • Reimbursement of 50% to the employer for a maximum of 66 days at work, or $10,000, whichever occurs first
  • The employer must complete a job description form
  • Wage calculations are limited to base wages and overtime. Does not include tips, bonuses, health care, etc;
  • Reimbursement to the employer can include wages, training, tools, and clothing
  • Your employer will communicate with your doctor

Is Stay at Work a Good Program?

This is a well-intentioned program. It gives employers an incentive to get their injured workers back on the job.

However, some unscrupulous employers take advantage of this program.

  • An employer can be better off with you injured than with you healthy. The employer gets money, and you keep working.
  • Many employers do not honor light-duty job restrictions. Some employers will send you right back to the same job. Working beyond restrictions can cause reinjury. Be careful.

How To Apply

How to apply for reimbursement

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