RCW 49.40.060: Findings and award.

The director of labor and industries, or his or her deputy holding the hearing shall, after such hearing, determine the amount due from the employer to the employee, and shall make findings of fact and an award in accordance therewith, which findings and award shall be filed in the office of the director and a copy thereof delivered to the employer and the employee using an electronic or nonelectronic method by which the findings and award can be tracked or the delivery can be confirmed directed to their last known address. Before using an electronic method for the first time under this section, the director or his or her deputy must provide the employer and the employee the option to receive communication through a nonelectronic method.