Employer Resource Institute Audio Conference

Wednesday, April 16, 2008
10:30 am to 12:00 noon (Pacific Time)

Order Option       Price   1. Live Conference       $219       2. Live Conference + CD Recording       $269       3. CD Recording Only       $219

As an additional benefit, you will receive a no-risk trial subscription to California Employment Law Answers when you register for this audio conference (or purchase a CD recording). You will receive 3 evaluation issues. If you want to continue to receive the newsletter, simply pay the invoice you will receive in the mail. If you decide the newsletter isn't for you, just write cancel on the invoice and return it. You will owe nothing, and all issues you receive are yours to keep. As with all ERI products, your satisfaction is guaranteed 100%. (Offer good for new subscribers only.)

You may think you know all you need to about workers' comp in California, but misconceptions abound.

Many employers believe, for example, that if an injury happens at work, it is automatically a comp claim. That the system tends to work in employers' favor. That they have no control over their premium costs

All of these beliefs are false—and costly. How you manage (or mismanage) workers' comp can directly affect, to the tune of thousands of dollars every year, your bottom line.

Join us on April 16 for an in-depth audio conference all about the best ways to control your workers' comp costs and avoid common pitfalls that can cost you big. Our expert—an experienced workers' comp attorney—will provide you with smart strategies to implement at every step of the process.

You'll learn:

• Common misconceptions and mistakes—and how to avoid them


• How to cut your comp costs without alienating employees


• The factors that drive your workers' comp costs—and which are in your control


• The regulatory changes on the horizon that will affect California employers like you


• Why it's smart to promote workers' comp as an employee benefit, and how to go about doing this


• Simple steps you can take right now to cut costs and boost profits.

ABOUT YOUR SPEAKER:

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 California Employer Advisor sent to you via e-mail shortly before the conference.

Why You Can Sign Up To Attend This Event with Confidence

As with all California Employer Advisor 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.