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Workers' compensation -- Training for employers



Customized training for employers

Customized training about workers' compensation can be arranged for groups of at least 20 people by contacting Jim Vogel at dli.wctraining@state.mn.us or (651) 284-5265.

Employer training materials

The following training materials have been developed by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for use in its employer training classes.

Topics:

  • workers' compensation basics

  • what to do before an injury occurs

  • what to do when an injury occurs or is reported

  • benefits provided

  • what is/is not covered by workers' compensation

  • employer do's and don'ts

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Employers Minnesota workers' compensation seminar

These seminars are offered by St. Paul College, Customized Training and Consulting, and Anoka Technical College. For information or to register for the St. Paul College session, visit the St. Paul College website or call
(651) 846-1800. For more information or to register for the Anoka Technical College session, visit the Anoka Technical College website or call (763) 433-1200.

Seminar dates and time, topics, location


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Dates and time

  • May 15, 2013 -- 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. -- Anoka Technical College

  • May 22, 2013 -- 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. -- St. Paul College

Topics

  • Employer responsibility

  • What to do before an injury occurs

  • What to do when an injury occurs or is reported

  • What is/is not covered by workers' compensation in Minnesota

  • Benefits provided/terminology

  • Avoiding late reporting penalties

  • Employer scenarios

  • Coverage requirements/independent contractors

  • Workers' compensation resources/phone numbers

Locations

  • St. Paul College
    Customized Training and Consulting
    60 E. Plato Blvd., Suite 150
    St. Paul, MN  55107
    Phone:  (651) 846-1800

  • Anoka Technical College
    1355 W. Hwy. 10
    Anoka, MN  55303
    Phone:  (763) 433-1100

 



Employment taxes and employer responsibilities workshops -- free

These workshops, offered by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), are free but pre-registration is required via the DEED website at www.uimn.org/tax/irs.htm. For more information, contact the DEED workshop coordinator at (651) 215-1203 or deed.tax@state.mn.us.

2013 locations, dates, times


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Blaine -- To be determined

Minnetonka -- To be determined

Bloomington/Edina -- June 12, 2013, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Woodbury -- April 2, 2013, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Brooklyn Park -- May 16, 2013, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

Topics presented:

  • state and federal withholding and unemployment insurance taxes;

  • Social Security taxes;

  • state and federal labor standards;

  • workers' compensation insurance requirements;

  • new-hire reporting; and

  • independent contractor status versus employee status.

 

 

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