Appendix B
Reciprocal agreements with other states
When sending Washington workers temporarily
out of state:
Reciprocal agreements designate coverage under
If there is a reciprocal agreement with the
the laws of the worker’s home state when working
state where you’re sending your workers,
temporarily in the other state. The agreements
request a “Letter of Reciprocity.” This letter
vary in the extent this coverage is permitted.
confirms L&I coverage so you do not need to
Washington State has signed reciprocal agreements
pay premiums out of state.
with eight states:
If there is no reciprocal agreement with the
Oregon.
state or Canadian province where you’re
sending your workers, request a “Letter of
Idaho.
Extraterritorial Coverage.” This letter confirms
Montana.
that your Washington workers are covered by
North Dakota.
L&I when working temporarily out of state
(if the work is not under federal jurisdiction).
South Dakota.
However, it does not relieve you from premium
Wyoming.
obligations for workers’ compensation
Nevada.
coverage in the state the work is performed.
Utah.
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