SB 6615-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Encourages employment of workers with developmental disabilities.

Provides that, to encourage employment of injured workers who have a developmental disability as defined in RCW 71A.10.020, the department may adopt rules providing for the reduction or elimination of premiums or assessments from employers of such workers and may also adopt rules for the reduction or elimination of charges against their employers in the event of further injury to such workers in their employ.