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Seminars and workshops

We offer a variety of workshops and seminars in Edmonton and Calgary and in various locations throughout the province to assist employers with disability management and more.

2012 seminar schedule

Open the panels below for details and online registration for seminars. View the Appeals, Return to Work and Employer Information 2012 seminar schedule. (pdf, 24 KB)

Seminars

> Appeals system - understanding WCB appeal system

 

Half-day seminar 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Provides employers with an overview of WCB’s appeal structure and process.

What you will learn:
  • how to initiate, prepare and present a claim or premium related appeal
Who should take this course?

Designed for management, supervisors and individuals that are involved in the health & safety coordination and claims/disability management within the organization. Seminars are available to employers with a valid WCB-Alberta account.

Cost

No cost to employers with a valid WCB-Alberta account.

Registration

Register online (you must register 48 hours prior to the seminar date)

For more information about the appeals seminar call 780-498-4694 or toll free in Alberta 1-866-498-4694, or email Employer Education.

> Return to Work (Modified Work) seminar - previously Disability management
 
Half day seminar 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Helps employers understand the relationship between claims costs and WCB premiums. Provides a step-by-step process to assist employers with building their own modified work programs.

What you will learn:
  • How to build and implement a successful return to work program
Who should take this course?

Designed for management, supervisors and individuals involved in the health & safety coordination and claims/disability management within the organization. Seminars are available to employers with a valid WCB-Alberta account.

Cost

No cost to employers with a valid WCB-Alberta account.

Registration

Register online (you must register 48 hours prior to the seminar date)

For more information about this seminar call 780-498-4694 or toll free in Alberta 1-866-498-4694, or email Employer Education

> Employer information workshop
 
Half-day seminar 8:30 a.m. - noon

General information workshop discusses the fundamentals of workers’ compensation.

What you will learn:
  • subcontractor liabilities
  • definition of a worker
  • insurable earnings
  • managing your workers’ compensation account
  • impact of claim costs on premiums
Who should take this course?

Designed for individuals in HR, payroll and financial positions within an organization/company. Seminars are available to employers with a valid WCB-Alberta account.

Cost

No cost to employers with a valid WCB-Alberta account.

Registration

Register online (you must register 48 hours prior to the seminar date)

For more information about the employer information seminar call 780-498-4694 or toll free in Alberta 1-866-498-4694, or email Employer Education.

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