Happenings
awb events
red flags on workers’ compensation claims:
how to identify them early on
to avoid lengthy and expensive claims
AWB, Olympia
Feb. 10
There are numerous red flags to look for on workers’
compensation claims. With red flags, there is high risk that the
claim is fabricated and should be rejected or that a very aggressive
and proactive approach is needed to limit claim impact and close
the claim. Learn what these “red flags” are and how to spot them
early so you can avoid costly, drawn-out claims.
when and how to hire legal counsel
on workers’ compensation cases
AWB, Olympia
Feb. 10
How complex is the case? Is the claim at the Department of
Labor and Industries or at the Board of Industrial Insurance
Appeals? Does the claimant have preexisting medical conditions?
What are the current and potential claim costs to your company?
Are there “red flags” on the claim? The answers to these questions
can indicate when you should hire an attorney on workers’
compensation cases. Learn how to hire an attorney who will
deliver value.
nlrb update: the obama board and new union
organizing techniques, workplace policies,
and employee discipline
Davis Wright Tremaine, Seattle
March 3
Davis Wright Tremaine Partner, Greg Hendershott, will provide
seminar attendees with an update on union activity as well as
recent decisions under the Obama National Labor Relations
Board. Topics include new union organizing techniques, including
shadow unions, surprise “intermittent” strikes, franchise/joint
employer organizing, social media policies, “ambush” election
rules, and more.
2015 safety
academy
AWB and Sedgwick are offering
courses for safety and non-safety
professionals who wish to
increase their safety knowledge
and effectiveness in developing
and administering safety
programs within their company.
Choose from individual
courses or the Certified Safety
Coordinator program. Students
take seven required courses and
five electives. Upon completion,
awb spring meeting
Safety Coordinator” certificates.
Mark your calendar and plan to attend! Highlights include:
May 12 - 13
candidates will receive “Certified
The Davenport Hotel, Spokane
For information on how to
• Environmental Excellence Awards
register for AWB events, contact
• Community Service Awards
Cheri Zehner at 206.799.6382 or
• Evening Networking Reception
[email protected].
• AWB Board Meeting