In Washington, preinjury contractual releases and waivers of liability are permitted. Whether or not they are actually enforceable depends on several factors, one of which is the conspicuousness of the contract language.
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All small business owners, even those without employees, should understand Washington's workers' compensation reimbursement rights.
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