The Addis Group Presents Eleven Educational Seminars for 2010. Please call 610-279-8550 to sign up. Unless otherwise noted, seminars are held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at The Addis Group.

FEBRUARY 5, 2010 — OSHA TRENDS AND INITIATIVES UNDER THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION
Please join us as Scott Shimandle, Compliance Assistance Specialist USDOL/OSHA - Allentown Area Office, provides insight into the approach OSHA is taking with regard to site inspections, voluntary protection programs and business assistance and education. Be aware of OSHA’s current and future initiatives and also learn how to take advantage of the many tools and programs OSHA offers to improve worker safety and consequently your bottom line.

MARCH 2010 — UNDERSTANDING THE CAPTIVE INSURANCE ALTERNATIVE
Sam Meccia of Captive Resources and Gary Warren of The Addis Group will highlight the advantages of the group captive concept for mid-size companies. Specifically, member-owned group captives are popular for middle market companies as a means to take control over the cost and availability of worker’s compensation, commercial general liability and automobile insurance. recent developments in insurance law which may impact whether your loss is covered.

MARCH 12, 2010 — CLAIMS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR WORKER’S COMPENSATION CLAIMS
The Addis Group claims team will facilitate this session focused on both pre-injury and post-injury strategies that can be employed to reduce the direct and indirect costs of worker’s compensation claims. Some of the topics we will cover include: selecting physician panels, managing litigation, carrier management and return to work expectations.

APRIL 27, 2010 — CLAIM RESOLUTION STRATEGY AND MAXIMIZING RECOVERY
Current economic conditions have increased the urgency to resolve outstanding claims and have them paid quickly. Darin McMullen and Michael Conley of Offit Kurman will explain how policyholders can efficiently pursue claims without sacrificing recovery by focusing on key strategies and tactics used in the claims process as well as provide information pertaining to recent developments in insurance law which may impact whether your loss is covered.

MAY 21, 2010 — SAFETY COMMITTEE TRAINING (WEBINAR)
This interactive session is applicable for organizations interested in establishing a safety committee as well as those who intend to apply for certification or recertification of their safety committee in Pennsylvania. Topics covered in this session will include the roles and responsibilities of safety committees and safety committee members, hazard identification and mitigation and accident investigation. Tom Chiaccio from The Addis Group, will lead this interesting and convenient workshop.

JUNE 9, 2010 — THE PRESIDENT’S FORUM
Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity sponsored by The Entrepreneurial Institute. The principle speakers at this all-day event are presidents and owners of companies that will offer unique insights into growing a business and overcoming operational challenges. The President’s Forum is the oldest and largest non-profit organization serving business founders and corporate presidents nationwide.

JUNE 16, 2010 — DRUGS DON’T WORK HERE: ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE AND LEGAL DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM
Did you know that one in 10 workers uses illegal drugs or abuses alcohol? Chances are good that a substance abuser works for you. The impact on your organization – in terms of your bottom line and employee safety – can be devastating. Melissa Rau of Drug Free PA will present the advantages of instituting an effective and legal drug and alcohol testing policy. Don’t let the name of the organization fool you; the information imparted at this workshop can apply to your workplace regardless of location.

JULY 16, 2010 — MANAGING BUSINESS RISK FOR INCREASED PROFITABILITY
This workshop led by Sassan S. Hejazi, Ph.D. and Chris Meshginpoosh of Kreischer Miller will address how managers and business owners can mitigate information technology risks through the implementation of effective risk management techniques which align risk appetite and strategy, enhance risk response capabilities and decisions, reduce operational surprises and losses, seize on value generating opportunities, and finally improve the overall deployment of capital.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 — CAN EMPLOYERS WEATHER THE (PERFECT) STORM?
With layoffs, unemployment and discrimination claims continuing to rise as a result of the stormy economy, employers are now bracing themselves against a torrent of new labor and employment laws that threaten to impose unprecedented financial and legal obligations. From the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, Employee Free Choice Act, COBRA subsidies and health care reform, employers face a tidal wave of actual and potential new obligations and legal exposure. Janeen Olsen Dougherty of Grey Street Legal will discuss these new legal challenges and highlight how employers can best navigate these turbulent times.

OCTOBER 15, 2010 — SAFETY COMMITTEE TRAINING (WEBINAR)
This interactive session is applicable for organizations interested in establishing a safety committee as well as those who intend to apply for certification or recertification of their safety committee in Pennsylvania. Topics covered in this session will include the roles and responsibilities of safety committees and safety committee members, hazard identification and mitigation and accident investigation. Tom Chiaccio, The Addis Group, will lead this interesting and convenient workshop.

NOVEMBER 12, 2010 — WORKER’S COMPENSATION SURVIVAL SCHOOL- FIGHT OR FLIGHT
Your instinct is that you should fight a claim to decision; that the worker is exaggerating pain or outright faking an injury. The insurance carrier and defense counsel are proposing a settlement to limit your exposure. What should you do? How do you make a decision that is best for your company? Jack Hayes and his team of worker’s compensation defense attorneys will provide a behind the scenes look at the trial and settlement of worker’s compensation cases.

For more details, contact seminars@theaddisgroup.com.