Illinois Employers and the Two-Year Itch: Workers' Compensation and Retaliation Claims Challenges and How You Can Address Them

Two years after Illinois enacted workers' compensation reform, employers have enjoyed lower coverage costs, lower fees, and a decrease in settlement costs. But the pain of high volumes of claims — coupled with the continued increase in related retaliation claims — remain a significant challenge for employers and businesses. Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is pleased to present this complimentary briefing featuring Hinshaw partners Ambrose V. McCall and Timothy J. Newlin, which will focus on common pitfalls encountered by employers dealing with difficult claims. The program will cover:

• Avoiding the Top 10 Mistakes Illinois Employers Make in Handling Workers' Compensation Claims
• How to Mitigate the Risk of a Comp Claim Leading to a Retaliation Claim
• Best Practices for Dealing With Injured Workers

Who Should Attend
Business owners, members of the general counsel’s office, executive leaders, HR Directors, HR Managers

Date & Location
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Hinshaw’s Peoria Office
416 Main Street
Sixth Floor
Peoria, IL 61602

Time
8:00 a.m. – Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Program