RCW 51.48.095
Adjustment for inflation.
(1) The penalties payable pursuant to this chapter shall be adjusted for inflation every three years, beginning July 1, 2023, based upon changes in the consumer price index during that time period.
(2) For purposes of this section, "consumer price index" means, for any calendar year, that year's average consumer price index for the Seattle, Washington area for urban wage earners and clerical workers, all items, compiled by the bureau of labor statistics, United States department of labor.
(3) During the last quarter of the year preceding the scheduled inflationary adjustment, the department will gather stakeholder comment on the anticipated adjustment.
[ 2020 c 277 § 7.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2020 c 277 §§ 1-7: See note following RCW 51.48.010.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 51 - Industrial Insurance
51.48.017 - Self-insurer delaying or refusing to pay benefits.
51.48.022 - Failure to secure payment of compensation—Stop work order—Penalty—Rules.
51.48.025 - Retaliation by employer prohibited—Investigation—Remedies.
51.48.030 - Failure to keep records and make reports.
51.48.040 - Inspection of employer's records.
51.48.050 - Liability for illegal collections for medical aid.
51.48.075 - Information and training on premium liability.
51.48.080 - Violation of rules.
51.48.095 - Adjustment for inflation.
51.48.100 - Waiver—Penalty-free periods.
51.48.103 - Engaging in business without certificate of coverage—Unlawful actions—Penalties.
51.48.105 - Failure to apply for coverage of employees—Not applicable, when.
51.48.110 - Decedent having no beneficiaries—Payment into supplemental pension fund.
51.48.120 - Notice of assessment for default in payments by employer—Issuance—Service—Contents.
51.48.131 - Notice of assessment for default in payments by employer—Appeal.
51.48.160 - Revocation of certificate of coverage for failure to pay warrants or taxes.
51.48.170 - Emergency assessment and collection of taxes.
51.48.180 - Emergency assessment and collection of taxes—Distraint and sale of property.
51.48.190 - Emergency assessment and collection of taxes—Conduct of sale.
51.48.220 - Order of execution upon property—Procedure—Sale.
51.48.230 - Order of execution upon property—Enforcement.
51.48.240 - Agents and employees of department not personally liable—Conditions.
51.48.250 - Liability of persons wilfully obtaining erroneous payments—Civil penalties.
51.48.260 - Liability of persons unintentionally obtaining erroneous payments.
51.48.270 - Criminal liability of persons making false statements or concealing information.
51.48.280 - Kickbacks, bribes, and rebates—Representation fees—Criminal liability—Exceptions.
51.48.290 - Written verification by health services providers.