Empower Your Team Through Customized Training Solutions

At Employer Solutions Law, we recognize that effective training transcends mere information delivery—it’s about equipping your team to implement knowledge in real-world situations. Our training sessions are specifically crafted to address the distinct needs of your organization, covering essential areas such as workplace safety, DOSH/WISHA compliance, and employment law. We offer diverse formats, from in-person workshops and dynamic virtual classrooms to engaging "lunch and learn" events, each designed to be interactive and impactful. This ensures that complex content is not just comprehended but actively applied across all employee levels. With a broad spectrum of topics available, our trainings keep your team knowledgeable, compliant, and empowered to tackle the challenges ahead.

Safety

Best Practices for Government Safety Inspections

Employers should establish a comprehensive plan for government safety inspections. This plan should outline procedures for responding to inspections and managing citations. Understand the appeals process and the defenses available to employers when facing a citation.

DOSH Directive 2.25: Benefits for Employers

The Department of Labor and Industries’ Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) issued Directive 2.25, which focuses inspections on specific hazardous areas at construction sites. This targeted approach can benefit employers by reducing the scope of inspections to areas most likely to cause serious injuries. Learn about eligibility for this program and its advantages.

The Financial and Moral Imperative for Safety

A weak safety program can significantly increase workers’ compensation costs and safety citation expenditures. With rising penalties for violations and the emotional toll of workplace injuries, it’s crucial for employers to adopt a robust safety program. Explore recommended practices and the benefits of a comprehensive safety strategy.

Crisis Management

Incidents at worksites can escalate rapidly, requiring immediate and effective decision-making. All employers must be prepared to handle scrutiny and manage communication with the injured parties, families, coworkers, and media. Understand the best practices for coordinated crisis response, including key personnel and legal support.

General Contractor Liability: Understanding Increased Exposure

Following the “Stute” court decision, general contractors may face liability for subcontractors’ safety violations. Learn about the policy that holds general contractors and owners liable for serious violations and discover strategies to mitigate these risks.

How to Appeal WISHA/DOSH Citations

Understand how appealing a citation can prevent significant damage to your company. Learn the step-by-step process for challenging citations, your mediation options, and the actions to take if you cannot reach a settlement.

Employment Law

Preventing Workplace Harassment and Discrimination

Today’s diverse workplace requires a strong understanding of harassment and discrimination. As a member or leader of your safety team, it’s essential to understand the laws protecting employees and how to recognize various forms of harassment to foster a respectful workplace.

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Creating a culture prioritizing physical and mental health benefits the company and its employees. Organizations that invest in their employees' mental well-being foster positive workplace environments and contribute to saving lives. Understand why suicide prevention fits with your role as a manager, learn how to identify employees who may be at risk for suicide, respond to employees who may be at risk for suicide, and be prepared to respond to a suicide death.

Effective Hiring, Management, and Termination Practices

An organization's success relies heavily on building the right team. Missteps in hiring or termination can lead to significant challenges. Learn about the legal considerations and best practices for effective hiring, employee management, and responsible termination to minimize potential disputes.

Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product: Importance and Implications

Attorney-client privilege is essential to the relationship between you and your lawyer. While this privilege provides significant protection, it is not absolute; certain exceptions allow for the disclosure of privileged information. Learn strategies to protect your interests, the definition of protected communications, attorney work product doctrine, and best practices to avoid common pitfalls.

Workers’ Compensation

Identifying Workers’ Compensation Claims Red Flags

Being aware of potential red flags in workers’ compensation claims can help avoid costly and prolonged issues. Learn to recognize these indicators early and adopt proactive strategies to manage claims effectively.

Navigating Advanced Workers’ Compensation Issues

For those familiar with the basics, this seminar will delve into complex aspects of claims management. Topics include light-duty job offers, the preferred worker program, independent medical exams, and effective use of defense tools.

Advanced Workers’ Compensation Issues and Solutions

Suppose you already know the basics of workers’ compensation in Washington. In that case, it is important to understand some of the complexities of claims management and how and when to utilize members of your defense team. This seminar will fine-tune your skills to lower your company’s EMR and effectively manage claims.

Kept on Salary and Light Duty Job Offers – Tools and Best Practices for Employers in Washington

Washington has had the country's highest workers’ compensation costs for many years. The financial impact of claim costs can be considerable over time due to increased premiums and reduced retro group refunds. Kept on Salary and Light Duty Job Offers (both temporary and permanent) can help lessen claim costs. Learn the benefits and challenges of taking advantage of these options. Specific details of light duty programs, along with the employer incentives for these programs, will be covered.

Determining Course of Employment for Workers’ Compensation Coverage

A critical aspect of workers’ compensation coverage is establishing whether an employee’s injury or illness occurred "in the course of employment." This determination significantly affects whether an employer will be held responsible for the employee’s injury or disease. This training will provide an overview of Washington State's general approach to workers’ compensation, including its definition of "acting in the course of employment."

Get the Knowledge Your Business Needs

To learn more about the educational resources we offer, or to ask about a topic that isn’t mentioned here, contact Employer Solutions Law to schedule a consultation.