Employer Resource Institute Audio Conference

Originally presented on January 17, 2008

Order Option       Price   CD Recording Only       $199

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As an employer, you want your injured workers back on the job as soon as possible. But there's a lot to consider—including how to properly accommodate workers who may now be considered disabled under California's stringent Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

Some companies find it difficult to effectively manage contractor safety concerns, taking a "what's the use?" stance. This is a dangerous path to go down—in fact, there are several things employers can do to control the legal and safety risks involved with on-site contractors. The key is knowing what to do, and when.

Plus, your managers and line supervisors must be prepared to effectively communicate with employees who return to work following a work-related injury or non-occupational medical leave, and get them into modified duty positions that work for everyone involved. This requires time and training—you cannot assume that this is happening now at your workplace unless you've laid the groundwork.

To get your organization up to speed, join us for a 90 minute audio conference all about return-to-work issues. Our experts—a California lawyer and a California insurance expert—will explain the best ways to assimilate returning workers without putting them, or your company, at risk.

YOU AND YOUR COLLEAGUES WILL LEARN:

• Your critical role in your organization's response to modified duty decisions and workplace assignments for disabled employees
• The legal risks your company can face if you botch the return-to-work process
• Essential procedures for conducting the "interactive process" that help prevent damaging claims and lawsuits
• Why your company may be "right" that no accommodation is available and still lose a FEHA lawsuit if it doesn't follow consistent procedures and maintain good documentation
• How to recognize the essential roles of executives and HR specialists during and following every "interactive process" to prevent discrimination, harassment, or retaliation claims
• How to avoid common mistakes in providing return-to-work offers under the workers' compensation system
• The role of immigration status when making a return-to-work offer under California's workers' compensation laws
• How the Medical Provider Network reforms should aid early return-to-work and disability assessments

ABOUT YOUR SPEAKER:

Patricia S. Eyres, Esq. is a principal at Stuart Baron & Associates, in Los Alamitos. Eyres calls herself a "recovering litigator" who knows first-hand the value of paying attention to prevention. After spending 18 years defending companies in the courtroom, she resolved to help business leaders recognize potential legal landmines before they explode into lawsuits. As a lawyer, trainer, and consultant, she brings a unique and practical perspective to the critical legal issues impacting the workplace. Eyres speaks internationally, consults with organizations on developing and enforcing effective policies, and trains managers to lead within legal limits. Her workshops focus on methods for preventing costly lawsuits or minimizing disruption when unavoidable claims occur. Eyres serves as Publisher/CEO of Proactive Law Press, LLC.

Mark Webb, Esq. is with Employers Direct Insurance Company, in Thousand Oaks. Webb works closely with workers' compensation regulators, policymakers, and advocates in the business community and organized labor to maintain the efficient operation of California's multi-billion dollar worker benefit system. Previously, Webb was Assistant General Counsel for American International Companies (AIG), where he coordinated lobbying activity in the Western United States on legislative and regulatory issues involving property and casualty, life and annuity, and consumer finance lines of business. He serves on numerous advisory and legal committees for the California Division of Workers' Compensation, CWCI, CHSWC, WCRI, and several state business associations. Webb holds a B.A. in political science from the University of Arizona and a J.D. from the University of Arizona College of Law.

Approved for Recertification Credit

This program has been approved for 1.5 recertification credit hour toward PHR and SPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HRCI homepage at www.hrci.org.

How Do Audio Conferences Work?

An audio conference is remarkably cost-effective and convenient. You participate from your office using a regular telephone. You have no travel costs and no out-of-office time.

Plus, for one low price you can get as many people in your office to participate as you can fit around a speakerphone.

Because the conference is live, you can ask the speakers questions' either on the phone or via e-mail.

With your registration, you also receive conference materials with additional practical information from Employer Resource Institute sent to you via e-mail shortly before the conference.

Why You Can Sign Up To Attend This Event with Confidence

As with all Employer Resource Institute products, you're completely protected. If for any reason you are unsatisfied with this audio conference, simply let us know and we will return your entire registration fee.