WCB Holding Webinars on Employer Responsibilities for Workers' Compensation
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.
Next Week: Protecting Yourself and Your Team: Coverage Essentials for Businesses
The Board is pleased to continue its monthly Webinar series for employers and human resources (HR) representatives next week, and there is still time to register! On the dates listed below, the Board’s Office of the Advocate for Business will present on the basics of the workers’ compensation system, including insurance types, coverage requirements, and employers’ obligations under the law. Each one-hour presentation will also cover:
- who needs coverage and who does not need coverage,
- how and when to report an injury or illness,
- 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.
- Tuesday, April 22, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. - Thursday, May 22, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. - Wednesday, June 18, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
More information and contacts
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.
