Washington workers compensation laws protect the rights and interests of employees in cases of occupational injuries. If you get injured at the workplace or suffer from illnesses due to the harmful factors that the workplace is exposed to, you will be entitled to get compensated not just for the resulting medical expenses but also for wage loss. It is compulsory for all employers to carry appropriate insurance coverage to ensure timely payments of compensation benefits as and when needed. There are no numerical exceptions. Even any types of waivers are also not permitted.