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

The materials are provided as a PDF file for viewing and printing.

Employers Minnesota workers' compensation seminar

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

2012 date and time, topics, location

Date and time

March 21, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
May 23, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

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

Location

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

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 Web site 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.

2012 locations, dates, times

Blaine -- May 17, Sept. 12, Dec. 4; 8:30 a.m. to
4 p.m. Minnetonka -- to be determined

Bloomington/Edina -- June 19; 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. St. Paul/Como Lakeside Pavillion -- to be determined

In-depth discussion of:

worker status -- who's an independent contractor and who's not;

tax withholding and deposit rules;

quarterly and annual filing requirements; and

unemployment insurance tax rate assignment and wage reporting.

Overviews of:

labor standards;

workers' compensation insurance;

new-hire reporting rules; and

Department of Homeland Security requirements.

2012 locations, dates, times
Blaine -- May 17, Sept. 12, Dec. 4; 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.	Minnetonka -- to be determined
Bloomington/Edina -- June 19; 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.	St. Paul/Como Lakeside Pavillion -- to be determined

In-depth discussion of: worker status -- who's an independent contractor and who's not; tax withholding and deposit rules; quarterly and annual filing requirements; and unemployment insurance tax rate assignment and wage reporting.
Overviews of: labor standards; workers' compensation insurance; new-hire reporting rules; and Department of Homeland Security requirements.