2018 Worker’s Compensation Law Symposium & Best Practices
September 13 The Edgewater 1001 Wisconsin Place Madison, WI 53703
This symposium provides human resource professionals, safety professionals, employers, insurers, and health care providers with important legal and compliance assistance for two of the most challenging employment laws and regulations.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS NEW! • OSHA’s new requirements NEW! • Changes to Labor laws NEW! • Addressing and dealing with opioids in the workplace
• A complete review of coverage under the Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Act and Federal FMLA • Analysis of employee benefit eligibility and claim administration • Fraud detection and prevention • The relationship of worker’s compensation to other employment laws such as the ADA, state and federal family and medical leave laws, and other state and federal laws
WORKER’S COMPENSATION LAW SYMPOSIUM Worker’s Compensation discussion items include:
• Development and organization of Wisconsin’s Worker’s Compensation System, insurance requirements and rates • Worker’s compensation coverage: employer, employee and injuries • Benefits available to injured workers • Employer claim administration strategies • Preventing worker’s compensation fraud in your workplace • Claims of particular importance to employers • The relationship of worker’s compensation to other employment laws • NEW treatment guidelines • Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council recap of last session • Work being completed with an employer/health care provider working group • Identifying common opioids and signs of usage
Who Should Attend A must for human resource professionals, law professionals, business owners, claims managers, insurers, government officials, and anyone working with worker’s compensation issues.
CEUs/CLEs The symposium carries .60 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the Wisconsin Safety Council. Certificates will be awarded upon completion of the course. WSC has applied for CLE credits.
Date & Location
September 13, 2018 The Edgewater 1001 Wisconsin Place, Madison, WI 53703 Registration/Networking: 7:30 - 8:00 am Course: 8:00 am - 3:45 pm (lunch is included) For more information, contact WSC at 608.258.3400.
Lodging Contact the Edgewater at 608.535.8200 for a discounted rate of $219/single/double occupancy. Please specify group code “WSC” to receive special rate. Reservations must be received by August 12, 2018.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Charles B. Palmer Charles B. “Chuck” Palmer is the managing partner of Michael Best & Friedrich’s Waukesha office, and a member of the Employment Relations Practice Group. Chuck is the author of WMC’s Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Law: A Handbook for Employers©. He focuses his practice in worker’s compensation, employment, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration laws.
Denise Greathouse Denise Greathouse is an attorney practicing in Michael Best & Friedrich’s Illinois and Wisconsin offices. As a member of the Labor and Employment Relations Practice Group, she represents management exclusively in both labor and employment matters. Her practice includes labor arbitration, employment tort and breach of contract lawsuits, employee separation/termination, unemployment compensation, and social security disability matters. She also has experience investigating and consulting clients on matters involving discrimination, worker’s compensation and employee safety and health.
Chris Reader
Chris Reader is the Director of Health & Human Resources Policy at Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC). Chris works with lawmakers and state agencies to advance pro-growth reforms in a number of policy areas including employment law, unemployment insurance, worker’s compensation, education, workforce development, health care and telecommunications. Chris has significant experience in state government and Wisconsin politics, having worked in a leadership role at a state agency and as a chief-of-staff in the state legislature.
Janet Metzger
Janet Metzger is the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Safety Council. She has extensive experience in performance management, training and development. Janet joined WSC in 2017 having previous succession planning and recruitment of top talent skills. As a certified coach, she is an inspirational leader and has managed hundreds of team members.
Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Law A Handbook for Employers
This comprehensive resource guides you through the maze of worker’s compensation — from purchasing worker’s compensation insurance to administering claims — and beyond. A must have reference for anyone responsible for worker’s compensation matters. Written in a clear, concise and easy-to-use format by experienced employment and worker’s compensation law professionals, this publication will prove to be a valuable resource for everyone who works with the Wisconsin worker’s compensation system. This handbook will provide you with valuable insights on reducing worker’s compensation costs, defending claims and managing difficult employee issues in worker’s compensation cases. Contains the entire text of the Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Act, administrative rules, elements of a claim, claim administration strategies, and state mandated forms.
Features include...
• Immediate answers to your WC questions • Quick summary of employer and insurer rights and responsibilities • Tips on claims administration and fraud prevention
• Complete Wisconsin worker’s compensation statutes • State and federal forms • New case examples
Author Charles B. Palmer, Managing Partner, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP | Published in cooperation with the WMC Foundation.
Registration Information Registration confirmations will be emailed. Preregistration is required.
Registration Options: • • • •
Non-Member price with book: $625 Discounted Member price with book: $575 Non-Member price without book: $325 Discounted Member price without book: $275 Questions?
Phone: 608.258.3400 Web: www.wisafetycouncil.org
REGISTER ONLINE www.wisafetycouncil.org
COMMITMENT TO SAFETY PARTNERS
Wisconsin Safety Council (WSC) is the state’s leading provider of safety training and products, serving members of all sizes and every sector of the economy. WSC provides scheduled training programs across Wisconsin, in addition to private, customized training for your individual company. It is also your number one resource for safety products ranging from first aid training materials to emergency defibrillators. WSC is the official state chapter of the National Safety Council and is a proud program of WMC Foundation.
