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Established in 1914 by the state legislature, State Fund is California's most reliable provider of workers' compensation insurance and a vital asset to California businesses. State Fund supports California's entrepreneurial spirit and plays a stabilizing role in the economy by providing fairly priced workers' compensation insurance, helping California employers keep their workplaces safe, and restoring injured workers.

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Workers’ Compensation Basics

Would you like to know more about California workers’ compensation? Our experts provide an overview of California’s workers’ compensation system, and cover topics such as rates and premium calculation, what to do when a claim occurs, how to create a safe workplace, and much more.

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We are pleased to present another pre-recorded Workers’ Compensation Basics webinar, which will provide you with an overview of California’s workers’ compensation system. Our panel of experts will cover topics such as rates and premium calculation, what to do when a claim occurs, how to create a safe workplace, and much more.

What is workers' compensation?
Why do you need workers' compensation?
What does workers' compensation cover?
How is your workers' compensation insurance premium calculated?
What to do when an employee is injured?
What is a premium audit?
What can you do to prevent employee injuries?

Webinar presentation slides (PDF)

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Panelists:

Jennifer Wellman, Attorney – State Fund Corporate Legal
April Wright, Senior Claims Specialist – State Fund Regional Claims
Valerie Vo, Employer Service Representative – State Fund Regional Operations
Kimberly Brunson, Senior Payroll Auditor – State Fund Premium Audit
Lizeth Mercado, Senior Loss Prevention Engineer – State Fund Safety & Health