Council 47 SEA Base – OJI (On-the-Job Injury) Update

This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Seattle Based Flight Attendants

SEA OJI UPDATE: Important Clarifications & Filing Procedures

Aloha SEA Flight Attendants,

We want to share two important clarifications regarding the filing of On-the-Job Injury (OJI) claims with Washington State Labor & Industries (L&I), along with a reminder of the reporting process for SEA-based Flight Attendants.

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Important Clarifications

1. Employer Name: Hawaiian Airlines

When filing your claim with Washington L&I, you must list Hawaiian Airlines as your employer, NOT Alaska Airlines. Listing Alaska Airlines will result in your claim being denied.

2. Employer Mailing Address

If asked to provide a company address, please use the following:

Hawaiian Airlines
P.O. Box 30008
Honolulu, HI 96820

Please ensure this information is entered correctly to avoid unnecessary delays or denials in processing your claim.

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SEA OJI Reporting Process

As a reminder, SEA-based Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants are not currently covered under Sedgwick for workers’ compensation claims. Until a Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement (JCBA) is implemented, SEA Flight Attendants must initiate their claims directly through Washington State Labor & Industries (L&I).

Step 1: File Your Claim with Washington L&I
Contact Washington State Labor & Industries to initiate your workers’ compensation claim.

• Phone: 360-902-5800
• Website: https://www.lni.wa.gov

Be sure to obtain your claim number and use the employer information provided above.

Step 2: Notify Crew Scheduling
If your injury prevents you from working, contact Crew Scheduling to report your absence. Your absence will initially be recorded as Sick Leave.

Step 3: Notify Inflight Management
Contact Inflight Management to report your injury and provide your L&I claim number. Inflight Management is responsible for notifying Crew Scheduling to update your absence coding from Sick to OCC (Occupational Injury).

Step 4: Return-to-Work Clearance
When you are cleared to return to work, provide your medical clearance documentation to Inflight Management.

Important Reminder: Notifying Crew Scheduling alone does not initiate your workers’ compensation claim. You must file directly with Washington L&I and notify Inflight Management to ensure your absence is properly documented and coded.

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OJI Contact Info

For questions or assistance with your claim, you may contact:

Jared Nguyen
Alaska Airlines Workers’ Compensation Representative (SEA)
jared.nguyen4@alaskaair.com

If you encounter difficulties with the process or need additional assistance, please reach out to your Council 47 leadership.