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SUMMARY:Knowledge Exchange Workshop ~ Protecting Yourself & Your Team.
DESCRIPTION:LIVE WEBINARWorkers' Compensation Coverage Essentials for Businesses.Workers' compensation\, disability benefits\, and Paid Family Leave requirements can be confusing\, but understanding your responsibilities is essential for every New York employer. Whether you're hiring your first employee or managing a growing team\, this practical workshop will help you understand coverage requirements\, avoid costly compliance mistakes\, and better protect both your business and your employees.💡 What You'll Learn:✅ Who needs coverage and when Workers' Compensation\, Disability Benefits\, and Paid Family Leave are required.✅ Employee vs. independent contractor and the classification rules every employer should understand.✅ Ways to reduce costs through workplace safety programs and premium-saving opportunities.✅ What to do when a workplace injury occurs\, including reporting requirements and the claims process.✅ How to avoid penalties by staying compliant with New York State requirements.✅ Live Q&A to get answers to your workers' compensation and employer compliance questions.Meet Your Expert: Walt Peretti is an Associate Workers' Compensation Examiner with the New York State Workers' Compensation Board's Office of the Advocate for Business. With more than 30 years of experience\, Walt has helped employers across New York understand workers' compensation\, disability benefits\, Paid Family Leave\, and compliance requirements. He works directly with businesses to provide practical guidance\, educational programs\, and resources that help employers protect their businesses while meeting state requirements.Live WebinarTuesday\, 9/15\n10:30 Noon\nRegister by 9/14Free for members\, $25 non-members
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Workers&rsquo\; Compensation Coverage Essentials for Businesses.
Workers'\; compensation\, disability benefits\, and Paid Family Leave requirements can be confusing\, but understanding your responsibilities is essential for every New York employer. Whether you'\;re hiring your first employee or managing a growing team\, this practical workshop will help you understand coverage requirements\, avoid costly compliance mistakes\, and better protect both your business and your employees.
💡 What You'\;ll Learn:
✅ Who needs coverage and when Workers'\; Compensation\, Disability Benefits\, and Paid Family Leave are required.
✅ Employee vs. independent contractor and the classification rules every employer should understand.
✅ Ways to reduce costs through workplace safety programs and premium-saving opportunities.
✅ What to do when a workplace injury occurs\, including reporting requirements and the claims process.
✅ How to avoid penalties by staying compliant with New York State requirements.
✅ Live Q&\;A to get answers to your workers'\; compensation and employer compliance questions.
Meet Your Expert: Walt Peretti is an Associate Workers'\; Compensation Examiner with the New York State Workers'\; Compensation Board'\;s Office of the Advocate for Business. With more than 30 years of experience\, Walt has helped employers across New York understand workers'\; compensation\, disability benefits\, Paid Family Leave\, and compliance requirements. He works directly with businesses to provide practical guidance\, educational programs\, and resources that help employers protect their businesses while meeting state requirements.
Live Webinar
Tuesday\, 9/15
10:30 &ndash\; Noon
Register by 9/14
Free for members\, $25 non-members
LOCATION:432 Main Street Catskill NY 12414
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DTSTAMP:20260714T003203Z
URL:https://members.greenecountychamber.com/chamber-calendar/Details/knowledge-exchange-workshop-protecting-yourself-your-team-1848607?sourceTypeId=Hub
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