Industry Event - L&I Empower Your Business by Understanding Workers' Compensation in Washington
Tuesday, January 12, 2027 (9:30 AM - 12:00 PM) (PST)
Description
Due to the positive feedback from previous sessions, L&I is bringing back this popular webinar to help even more businesses better understand workers’ compensation in Washington state. This free 2.5-hour training is designed to empower your business by helping you navigate workers’ compensation requirements, costs, and resources available to employers. The program qualifies for 2.5 SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs).
Who should attend: State fund employers, third party representatives, human resource professionals and representatives from associations, vocational rehabilitation counselors, and safety and risk managers.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 9:30am – 12pm PST
Tuesday, January 12, 2027, 9:30am – 12pm PST
The webinar will cover these topics:
Managing Claims to Control Your Industrial Insurance Costs Overview of the industrial insurance claims process for all employers. See how you can take an active role in the management of the claim to reduce your costs. Learn best practices to help your worker return to work as soon as possible when they are hurt on the job. This will save you money and help them heal quicker. Learn about no-fee L&I resources to help you manage claims to control your industrial insurance cost.
Manage your Risk Learn how claims influence rates and why safety pays. Risk Management will cover best practices in controlling your workers’ compensation costs including keeping an injured worker on salary and the benefits/limitations. Learn how to access the Claim and Account Center’s trend reports to manage your account and access claims.
Building Success: Strategies for Cost Savings through Return to Work Reduce your risk of increased premiums and be more competitive by developing a return-to-work plan. Learn how you can implement light duty work before, during, and after a work place injury to save you money and retain valuable employees. Hear how our no cost ergonomics and job
Return to Work Incentive Programs Learn about L&I’s updates to our financial incentive programs that help employers keep injured workers on the job. Learn how employers can be reimbursed for the cost associated with modified duty. Learn how to qualify, how the program works, and how this program can benefit your company and your worker.
Question? Roseann.Collins@Lni.wa.gov