Wash. Rev. Code § 51.14.340

Current through Chapter 376 of the 2024 Regular Session

Section 51.14.340 - Ombuds office-Powers and duties

The office of the ombuds shall have the following powers and duties:

(1) To act as an advocate for injured workers of self-insured employers;

(2) To offer and provide information on industrial insurance as appropriate to workers of self-insured employers;

(3) To identify, investigate, and facilitate resolution of industrial insurance complaints from workers of self-insured employers;

(4) To maintain a statewide toll-free telephone number for the receipt of complaints and inquiries; and

(5) To refer complaints to the department when appropriate.

RCW 51.14.340

Amended by 2013 c 23,§ 109, eff. 7/28/2013.

2007 c 281 § 5.