(WNY News Now) – The New York Workers’ Compensation Board’s free webinar continues tomorrow, offering crucial insights into workers’ comp essentials for business leaders and HR professionals.
The New York Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) will host the next session of its monthly educational webinar series for employers and HR representatives on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. This hour-long presentation, led by the Board’s Office of the Advocate for Business, will cover essential aspects of New York’s workers’ compensation system, a foundational area of risk management for businesses.
This webinar aims to equip employers and HR staff with the knowledge to navigate workers’ compensation insurance, meet state requirements, and protect their teams. Topics include understanding who needs coverage, timely reporting of injuries and illnesses, best practices for hiring independent contractors, and opportunities to reduce premiums. The session also highlights common penalties and where business leaders can seek support in managing these requirements.
Key Discussion Points:
- Insurance Requirements: An overview of workers’ comp insurance types and compliance standards for various businesses, providing clarity on employer responsibilities.
- Reporting Incidents: Guidance on how and when to report workplace injuries or illnesses, including COVID-19 cases, to streamline the reporting process and reduce the risk of fines.
- Hiring Best Practices: Tips on hiring independent contractors, laborers, and domestic workers while maintaining legal compliance.
- Premium Reduction Strategies: Practical advice on lowering insurance premiums and optimizing workers’ comp costs.
- Penalty Management: Support resources to address potential penalties and compliance assistance.
This accessible and informative webinar is open to all New York business owners, HR managers, and other interested participants at no cost. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session. Registration is open on the Workers’ Compensation Board’s website, where additional resources are also available under the Advocate for Business section.
For more details, contact the Office of the Advocate for Business at (518) 486-3331 or via email at [email protected]. Troubleshooting tips for webinar access can be found in the Board’s Webinar FAQs.