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Seminars and Workshops

External workshop:

New Employer Workshop
Presented by Canada Revenue Agency
Edmonton - Jan. 9, 2007
Are you a new employer?  Learn what every new employer needs to know about payroll deductions, employment standards, workers' compensation and employment insurance.
More information.

More external seminars and workshops.

Internal WCB Learning Opportunities

The WCB offers a variety of workshops and seminars to assist employers in working with us. Workshops are offered on a regular basis in Edmonton and Calgary and in various locations throughout the province, based on demand. Customized training can be arranged to meet your individual needs.

Registering for employer sessions just got easier! You can now register online for workshops/seminars.

• Preventing Workplace Violence Seminar
  WCB-Alberta offers a seminar for employers who are interested in developing a workplace violence prevention program.
  Find out more  or register online
  

Here is the 2006 Schedule and 2007 Schedule (pdf file) for the seminars below.

• Employer Information Workshop
  This half-day general information workshop discusses the fundamentals of workers' compensation. Topics include: subcontractor liabilities, who's a worker, insurable earnings, coverage for business owners, managing your workers' compensation account, and the impact of claim costs on premiums.
  Find out more (pdf file, 68KB) or register online.
  
  
• Disability Management Seminar
  This one-day seminar helps employers understand the relationship between claim costs and WCB premiums, and how these can be controlled through an effective disability management program. The seminar discusses the six key elements of a disability management program.
  Find out more (pdf file, 60KB) or register online.
  
  A half-day seminar is also available for front-line supervisors upon request. This seminar is customized to your organization's needs.
  
  
• Understanding the Appeals System Seminar
  This one-day seminar is designed especially for employers to help them understand and participate effectively in the appeal process.  It covers claims appeals and premium-related appeals, and gives employers an overview of the appeals process.
  Find out more (pdf file, 70KB) or register online.

For more information about these services call (780) 498-4694 or toll free in Alberta 1-866-498-4694, or e-mail Employer Education.