Brian Evans with the Building Industry Association of Whatcom County says it would be great news for local employers if the flat rates for 2013 are adopted in December.
L&I says employers and workers would be facing a rate increase if it weren't for the workers comp reforms passed by the state last year.
If adopted, this would be the second straight year with no increase in workers’ comp rates.
A public hearing on the proposed rates will be held in Bellingham on October 23 at 1 p.m. at the public library lecture room.
