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WCB Holding Webinars on Employer Responsibilities for Workers' Compensation

Aug 12, 2024

Per the notice below, the New York State Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) is holding a series of free Webinars for employers on their responsibilities under the Workers' Compensation program.

Protecting Yourself and Your Team: Coverage Essentials for Businesses Webinar series continues

The Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) is pleased to continue its monthly Webinar series for employers and human resources (HR) representatives!  On the dates listed below, the Board’s Office of the Advocate for Business will present a Webinar on the basics of the workers’ compensation system, including insurance types, coverage requirements, and employers’ obligations under the law.  This one-hour presentation will also cover:

  • who needs coverage and who does not need coverage,
  • how and when to report an injury or illness (including COVID-19),
  • considerations when hiring independent contractors, laborers, and domestic workers,
  • lowering premiums, and
  • penalties and where to go for assistance with them

…all topics business owners and other employers, as well as their HR staff, should know about!  The sessions are free and there will be time at the end for questions.  Register here.

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 8, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

More information

Visit the Advocate for Business section of the Board’s website for additional resources.  You can also call the Office of the Advocate for Business at (518) 486-3331 or e-mail: advocatebusiness@wcb.ny.gov.

Having trouble?

If you are having trouble attending any of these Webinars, check out these Webinar FAQs.