1451‑S.E AMH MAST CORD 8

ESHB 1451 ‑ H AMDS TO H AMD (1451-S.E AMH .... H2532.1)405WDRN3/15

By Representatives Mastin and Campbell

     On page 15, line 18 of the striking amendment, after "title" insert ", and no self-insurance group subject to chapter 51.-- RCW (sections 1 through 23 of this act) or the group's representative, or employer member of the group or the employer's representative, may induce or coerce an employee not to report an industrial accident, or induce or coerce an employee to treat an industrial accident as an off-the-job injury"

     On page 15, line 24 of the striking amendment, after "employer" insert ", or induced or coerced by a self-insurance group subject to chapter 51.-- RCW (sections 1 through 23 of this act) or the group's representative, or employer member of the group or the employer's representative,"

EFFECT:  The amendment adds that self-insurance groups or employer members of the group may not induce or coerce an employee with regard to not reporting an industrial accident or treating the accident as an off-the-job injury.  The employee's right under current law to file a complaint with the director of the Department of Labor and Industries also includes the right to file a complaint alleging these prohibited actions.