5217-S.E AMH CONN TANG 108

ESSB 5217 - H AMD 614

By Representative Connors

NOT ADOPTED 04/07/2023

On page 5, line 5, after "where" insert ": (i)"

On page 5, line 9, after "period" insert "; and (ii) the industry or risk classification has had technical assistance documents for at least five years, created by the department specifically for that industry or risk classification. An employer may not be found in violation of the rules if the employer was relying on the department's most recent technical assistance documents or advice from a technical assistance consultation to comply with the rules"

EFFECT: Provides that: (1) the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) may only adopt rules for an industry or risk classification if the industry or risk classification has had technical assistance documents, created by the Department, for at least five years (in addition to the threshold claims requirement in the underlying bill); and (2) the employer may not be found in violation of the rules if the employer was relying on the most recent technical assistance documents or advice from a technical assistance consultation.

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