Protect Injured Workers from Retaliation

HD622/SD1227 An Act to Protect Injured Workers During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic, filed by Representative Tram Nguyen and Senator Jamie Eldridge strengthens anti-retaliation strengthens the anti-retaliation law, provides for an administrative complaint and investigation mechanism for enforcement, and otherwise addresses employer misconduct that prevents workers from receiving timely medical care and benefits. The law to protect report or seek care for a work-related injury or report or seek care for any COVID-19-related illness or report any exposure to COVID-19 and take appropriate measures as a result, including self-quarantining.