Client education program for workers’ compensation

A comprehensive webinar-based educational program offered to current clients covering a variety of topics within the workers’ compensation industry.

2024 series

Our workers’ compensation educational series is designed to familiarize yourself with Ohio’s workers’ compensation system and show you how to maximize your program. In addition to the sessions listed, special webinars may also be scheduled throughout 2024 on unique topics. All webinar times listed are EST/EDT and are approximately 60 minutes in length. Please make sure we have your email address on file so you do not miss your opportunity to attend. Please call us at 800.825.6755 or email us at seminarrsvp@sedgwick.com to submit your email address or update current information. When new sessions are added, communications will be sent 3 weeks in advance of the session date via email.

Please note: Our client education program is intended as an educational opportunity for clients of Sedgwick only unless otherwise communicated during the promotion, registration or confirmation of each topic.  All sessions have been certified by the BWC for 1-hour of the 2-hour safety training requirement for group and group retrospective-rated employers (unless otherwise noted). 

Navigating Ohio workers' compensation

There are a lot of moving parts involved in managing your workers’ compensation program. We will review the basics of coverage in Ohio and identify the resources available to assist you. This session will also highlight the offerings of the BWC website to show you how to access and navigate the platform.

Overview of the True-Up process (public and private)

The Ohio BWC uses estimated payroll to determine your premium and all employers are required to report actual payroll and pay additional premium (if due) by a deadline. Missing the deadline can cause you to be removed from rating programs and cost you savings. This short session will walk through the true-up process, identify reportable payroll and remind you of the deadlines. This session is 30 minutes and does not qualify for the safety training requirement.

How much is this going to cost me and what can I control? (public and private)

All Ohio state fund employers pay premium, but do you know how it is calculated? Or how to reduce your workers’ comp spend? This session will review the elements that determine your annual premium including the factors that can increase and decrease your bottom line.

Best practices for an effective WC program

No matter what type or size of employer, it is important to prioritize workplace safety and protocols to protect your employees and your bottom line. An effective workers’ compensation program is created by leadership and incorporates all members of the organization. In this session we will provide the recommended steps to build a culture of safety in your organization and increase the likelihood of an improved program.

Coordinating your approach to claims management

We have assembled a panel of industry experts who will talk through actual claim scenarios and identify strategies for returning your injured employees to work. We will examine claim defense, restricted duty claims and ways to bring your ongoing claims to resolution.