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Demystifying Worker's Compensation
Understanding the Employer's Right and Responsibilities

This program is designed for supervisors, safety and human resource professionals.

Workers' Compensation Claims are handled very different in Washington as compared to all other states. Employers have very specific rights and responsibilities regarding communication with injured employees, medical providers, and Labor & Industries. Understanding and exercising these rights can place you in a position of control over your workers' compensation costs.

Topics that will be covered include:

Injury reporting requirements of the employee, employer, and medical providers
Conducting effective incident investigations
Communicating with medical providers
Creating Job Descriptions for your Early Return to Work Program
Communicating and partnering with L&I claims managers
Online access to L&I claim information and medical records

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

Increase the probability of employees reporting injuries
Understand the purpose and value of an objective incident investigation
Understand what "fraud" is, what it's not, and what you can do about it
Create an effective job description for review and approval by a medical provider
Negotiate an early return to work date with a medical provider
Establish a productive relationship with the L&I claims manager

48-hour cancellation notice required

Facilitator: Washington Employers Staff Attorney

CPE Credits: 1

Program Level: Basic

Delivery Method: Group Internet-based TO REGISTER FOR THIS WEBCAST:

Go to: https://university.learnlive.com/we.

Complete the "Student Login" if you have attended previous Webcasts.

If you have not attended previous Webcasts, click on the "New Student Registration" button and complete all required fields, including company passcode, 57642. When finished click "submit."

Click on "Catalog", found in the orange bar near the top of the page.

Locate the appropriate Webcast and click "enroll."

48-hour cancellation notice required.

Course Number: 755
Cost: $75.00 per participant

Sessions & Registration

Webcast Registration 10/26/10 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Webcast, WA

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