Washington Code 51.14.340 – Ombuds office — Powers and duties
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The office of the ombuds shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To act as an advocate for injured workers of self-insured employers;
(2) To offer and provide information on industrial insurance as appropriate to workers of self-insured employers;
(3) To identify, investigate, and facilitate resolution of industrial insurance complaints from workers of self-insured employers;
(4) To maintain a statewide toll-free telephone number for the receipt of complaints and inquiries; and
(5) To refer complaints to the department when appropriate.