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Workers’ Compensation Symposium

The California JPIA is pleased to announce the program for the 2022 Workers’ Compensation Symposium. The event will be held in-person, on Thursday, August 4 at the Authority’s La Palma Campus. The annual symposium will provide member risk managers and human resource professionals the opportunity to come together to learn and discuss hot topics relevant to their agencies’ workers’ compensation programs.

“We are particularly excited for this year’s Workers’ Compensation Symposium because it will be the first time in three years that we are all back together,” said California JPIA Workers’ Compensation Program Manager Jeff Rush. “Our event is packed with opportunities to learn and discuss all of the very exciting pending legislation and case law.”

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This year’s program will include four presentations highlighting emerging issues and important topics on workers’ compensation. The symposium will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the following schedule:

9:30–9:45 a.m.	Introductions
9:45–10:45 a.m.	Managing the Industrial Disability Retirement Process Dave Thomas and Teresa McGinity Hanna Brophy
10:45–11:30 a.m.	Navigating Legal Challenges of PTSD Claims Jessica Tyndall and Jeremiah Heisler Goldman, Magdalin & Krikes
11:30 a.m. –12 p.m.	2022 Legislative Update Jeff Rush, Workers’ Compensation Program Manager California JPIA
12–12:45 p.m.	Lunch
12:45–1:30 p.m.	When Dessert Goes Bad (The See’s Candies Case) Josh Goldsmith Siegel, Moreno & Stettler

“It is crucial for Authority members to understand pending legislation changes spurred by the novel events of the past few years,” said Rush. “The California JPIA looks forward to facilitating open discussions on the many critical changes relevant to agency members’ workers’ compensation programs. This year’s symposium will provide the perfect opportunity for members to hear from service providers, gather insight on important topics, and network with their peers.”

For more information about how to participate in the symposium, please visit the event website or contact Jeff Rush by email or at (562) 467-8707.

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