Join us on Thursday September 16th, 2010 for a webinar on the three major leave laws. The Family and Medical Leave Act, Workers Compensation and The Americans with Disabilities Act are all confusing on their own – but when they combine its the Perfect Storm for the HR Dept! Join us to learn how to stay in compliance with all 3 laws and how to coordinate them to best serve your organization and your employees legally!
The webinar will take place on Thursday, September 16th from 2:00-3:00 p.m. and it will be presented by Brenda JM Sabin, CHP HRSentry’s Director of Operations and Site Administration.
In the United States workers compensation went into effect during the early 1900′s. During this time the legal system was experiencing significant growth which led to increased protection of employee rights. These employee rights laws started out very industry specific, with the manufacturing industry leading the way. As a result, states that supported high risk industries experienced the adoption of such laws earlier than those that relied on other industries such as agriculture. It is partly the industry specific nature of these laws that have made it a state law instead of federal law. By 1948 every state and US territory had adopted some form of workers compensation law and would continue to develop it as time went on.
State workers compensation laws have been developed with two things in mind. The first was to provide guaranteed coverage for the employee to ensure that they will have adequate means to live if they are injured on the job. The second purpose for the laws is to protect the employer from being suited and losing everything because of an injury. The idea is that the system provides a structured plan to support the injured employee without causing undue hardship to the employer.
To help reduce the cost for your organizations workers compensation coverage there are several action steps you can follow:
Action Steps: The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Find your state specific workers compensation laws:
Every state has its own set of rules and regulations for workers compensation. It is important for you to look in all states that you do business in as coverage is differs state to state. I recommend taking a look at your states individual workers compensation laws to ensure you are aware of these different conditions. A great resource for this is WorkersCompensation.com, click on a states link to see the specific regulations.
Get a free quote:
Use one of the many online services to get a free quote on what your insurance cost would be. It can be helpful to use two or three different services while researching to get a good idea of the industry average. I recommend visiting Insurance Finder or the quote request page at WorkersCompensation.com. These will provide some numbers to work with while looking for the proper insurance provider for you and your organization.
Visit the US Department of Labor:
While most regulations in the workers compensation laws are state specific, there are certain conditions that apply on a national level. These include coverage to injured employees for medical bills and lost wages. The most common difference is the waiting period for payment and how much of the wages are replaced. I recommend checking out the Department of Labor for more information on these topics. As of next year the Department of Labor will be handing responsibility of reporting on these matters to WorkersCompensation.com, who has become the leading resource for national workers compensation coverage.
Become Educated:
One of the biggest reasons for lawsuits pertaining to workers compensation is a direct result of a lack of knowledge! Protect your organization by becoming educated on this important law. I recommend visiting HRSentry and signing up for the free online webinar on May 20th at 2pm. For anyone seriously interested in learning the ins and outs of workers compensation, Americans with Disabilities Act, or the Family Medical Leave Act, this is a must. It will be presented by a wonderful presenter and human resource professional, Brenda JM Sabin, CBP check it out.
Educate Employees
The final step to any successful workers compensation plan is making sure your employees understand it. I recommend including the specifics of your workers compensation plan in your employee handbook. This allows employees access to this information and keeps all levels of management on the same page. For more information on this topic visit my “Importance of Creating an Employee Handbook” lens. Another great resource for this and all Human Resource related needs is the HRSentry Solution.
Dean Haller, President of HRSentry, will be the keynote speaker for the Vermont Venture Network on June 19th. An expert in the field for 35 years, Dean will be addressing the issues surrounding workplace safety and workers compensation.
Prior to starting HRSentry in 2003, Dean began his human resource career at the Dollar Bank in Pittsburgh, PA before joining PNC Financial Corporation where he worked for ten years. Leaving as the Vice President of Employment and Training, Dean moved back to Vermont where in 1990 he started the HR department at IDX Systems Corporation, serving as the Director of Human Resources until 1998. At that time he assumed the role of Vice President of Administration at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters in Waterbury, VT from 1998 to 2000, and then left to form Black Diamond Human Resources Consulting, LLC. In 2001 he expanded the consulting business to become HallerLee Human Resources Consulting, LLC.
In addition to his corporate experience, Dean has been a member of the adjunct faculty at Champlain College teaching senior-level Human Resource Management. He is also the past Chair of several national non-profit organizations such as Special Olympics Vermont and Vermont Youth Conservation Corp and he remains actively involved in the community. Dean holds a degree in Psychology from Duquesne University.
In today’s economy, managing costs has become increasingly important for organizations of all sizes in every industry. One effective way to manage this is through workplace safety and loss prevention programs. Dean will touch on these key points as well as discuss some of the tools and services available to reduce such costs. As an organization geared toward enhancing the interaction and exchange of ideas among Vermont’s entrepreneurs, these topics will be beneficial to all business owners and administrators.
In addition to workplace safety, Dean will talk about other ways to save both time and money with the virtual HR department and training opportunities offered through HRSentry. With resources such as required state and federal employment posters, a sample employee handbook and information on how to properly interview and hire new employees in compliance with the law, HRSentry provides a great resource for organizations looking for cost effective solutions.
For more information on these services visit the HRSentry website or email support@hrsentry.com. To learn more about this event visit the Vermont Venture Network website.
Today, May 20th at 2p.m. HRSentry will be hosting a FREE webinar discussing three critical topics in the human resource industry, Workers Compensation, Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family Medical Leave Act. Do not miss this incredible opportunity to learn more about these complex laws which are responsible for a significant number of lawsuits and fines every year because employers do not know what is required. Protect yourself by going to the HRSentry Homepage and clicking the link “Register Now” tab on the right side of the page.
The webinar will be presented by Brenda Sabin, it will cover the specifics of each law, compare the regulations for each, and review how they interact. In addition to the webinar, upon signing up you automatically receive a 30-day trial of the HR Made Simple Kit.
On May 20th at 2p.m. HRSentry will be hosting a FREE webinar discussing three critical topics in the human resource industry, Workers Compensation, Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family Medical Leave Act. These complex laws are responsible for a significant number of lawsuits and fines every year because employers do not know what is required. Protect yourself by going to the HRSentry Homepage and clicking the link “Register Now” tab on the right side of the page. The webinar will be presented by Brenda Sabin, it will cover the specifics of each law, compare the regulations for each, and review how they interact. In addition to the webinar, upon signing up you automatically receive a 30-day trial of the HR Made Simple Kit.
