Oklahoma State University - Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center
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Workshop to cover Workers' Compensation Law
Stillwater, Okla. – The Workers’ Compensation Court is conducting a workshop about workers’ compensation law for new and existing businesses.
This workshop is sponsored by Meridian Technology Center for Business Development and the Food & Agricultural Products Center. The workshop will be held at the Meridian Technology Center for Business Development in Stillwater, Okla. on June 8 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
This workshop will instruct participants on coverage requirements, benefits payable, workplace medical plans and tax credits. Topics covered include:
- Coverage Requirements and Exemptions
- Certificates of Non-coverage
- Benefits Payable
- How the Workers’ Compensation System and Court Work
- Certified Workplace Medical Plans
- Multiple Injury Trust Fund
- Workers’ Compensation Fraud Penalties
- New Tax Credits and Tax Exemptions
“It is very important for companies to know and understand how workers’ compensation law and Senate Bill 1X will affect their businesses,” said Vicke’ Adams, small business management coordinator for Meridian Technology Center.
The workshop will be led by Gerri Mooney, Workers’ Compensation Court counselor.
Chuck Willoughby, FAPC business planning and marketing specialist, said this workshop will be of great value to many of FAPC new and existing start-up food companies.
“As we have stressed many times in our Basic Training workshop, adequate business planning to include learning as much as possible about the many facets of owning a small business can only save a business money in the long run – only help to make sound decisions,” Willoughby said.
Further information and online registration are available at meridian-technology.com/cbd/owcc.asp or by calling (405) 377-2220.
The fee is $10, which covers materials and refreshments. Space is limited and advanced registration is required.
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CONTACT:
Chuck Willoughy
Business Planning and Marketing Relations Manager
Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center
148 FAPC
Stillwater, OK 74078
Phone: 405-744-6071
Fax: 405-744-6313
E-Mail: chuck.willoughby@okstate.edu
Oklahoma State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, State and Local Governments Cooperating. The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran, and is an equal opportunity employer.
