You may think you know all you need to about workers’ comp in your state, but misconceptions abound.
Many employers believe, for example, that if an injury happens at work, it is automatically a comp claim; or that the system tends to work in employers’ favor; that they have no control over their premium costs.
All of these beliefs are false – and costly. How you manage (or mismanage) workers’ comp can directly affect, to the tune of thousands of dollars every year, your bottom line.
Order this in-depth audio conference recording all about the best ways to control your workers’ comp costs and avoid common pitfalls that can cost you big. Our expert – an experienced workers’ comp attorney - will provide you with smart strategies to implement at every step of the process.
You and your colleagues will learn:
- Common misconceptions and mistakes – and how to avoid them
- How to cut your comp costs without alienating employees
- The factors that drive your workers’ comp costs – and which are in your control
- Why it’s smart to promote workers’ comp as an employee benefit, and how to go about doing this
- Simple steps you can take right now to cut costs and boost profits
This audio conference was recorded on Tuesday, April 29, 2008
About Your Speaker:
Mark Webb, Esq., is with Employers Direct Insurance Company in Thousand Oaks, California. Webb works closely with workers’ compensation regulators, policymakers, and advocates in the business community and organized labor to maintain the efficient operation of California’s multibillion dollar worker benefit system. Previously, Webb was assistant general counsel for American International Companies (AIG), where he coordinated lobbying activity in the Western United States on legislative and regulatory issues involving property and casualty, life and annuity, and consumer finance lines of business. He serves on numerous advisory and legal committees for the California Division of Workers’ Compensation, CWCI, CHSWC, WCRI, and several state business associations. Webb holds a B.A. in political science from the University of Arizona and a J.D. from the University of Arizona College of Law.
Approved for Recertification Credit
This program has been approved for 1.5 recertification credit hours toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org.
