Joel Sacks Reappointed as Director of L&I

Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson announced that he is reappointing Joel Sacks as director of the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. “With our challenges ahead, proven and thoughtful leadership is more important than ever," Ferguson said in a statement. "Washingtonians deserve committed leadership that will make government work better for the people." The Department of Labor and Industries oversees the state's workplace safety requirements, workers’ compensation insurance, wage and hour laws and other key programs. Sacks has served as L&I direc...