Date: This Wednesday, January 24th

Time: 10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. CST

Join us!

Workplace violence is a growing concern for employers and employees nationwide. Corkill Insurance Agency, Inc. is hosting a complimentary webinar followed by a Q&A on Workplace Violence. 

You will not want to miss this event!  Our speakers will bring you the knowledge and tools you need to reduce your exposure to liability and Worker's Compensation Claims.  Topics to be addressed include:

OSHA on Workplace Violence

Although there are no specific Federal OSHA standards to address workplace violence, the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act), in Section 5(a)(1), provides that "each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees." 

What actions must I take to be in compliance with OSHA?

What liabilities do employers face by allowing guns in the workplace?

-Employer's right to control its property and workplace vs. the right to own and bear firearms
-Additional potential liability for employers allowing guns at work
-Possibility of claims based upon unsafe work environments or even OSHA safety violations
-Negligent hiring, retention, or supervision claims
-Potential liability remains unknown because the laws are new and untested
-Litigation costs and costs of settlement to avoid the unknowns of trial
-Vicarious liability for the wrongful acts of employees under common law principles

Strategies to prevent Workplace Violence, including - 

-The importance of conducting comprehensive safety and security audits,

-Setting up a zero-tolerance policy toward workplace violence,

-Implementing workplace violence emergency protocols,

-Training employees on how to respond to incidents of violence and how to identify risk factors which may lead to violence

-Practicing active shooter emergency drills.

Our Speakers

Eugene Keefe and Bradley Smith

To register for the Workplace Violence webinar, contact:

Christina Anderson, ARM, Safety Manager

Corkill Insurance Agency, Inc. | Website: www.corkillinsurance.com  

Direct: 224-239-6762 | eMail: CAnderson@corkillinsurance.com

25 Northwest Point Blvd. Suite 625 | Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

There is no cost to attend this program.  

Workers’ Compensation: Return to Work Issues & Strategies

Can't attend live? By registering, you will be able to view the course live, view a recording at any time for 12 months, or both. This webinar will provide an overview of strategies and tips for reintegrating injured workers to production. In addition, the course will also provide tools for effectively managing claimants’ expectations and implementing protocols for claim management.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Analyze options which can be utilized on a claim by claim basis to set targets for return to work
• Understand avenues to develop relationships with key stakeholders to assist in management of claim issues with focus on rapid return to work
• Set targets for accommodated and full duty return to work for injured workers
• Determine more specific strategies for your industry to minimize lost time claims
• Describe HIPAA compliance issues

Receive a 35% discount for being a friend of the firm by using the promo code: SPKR35

You can sign up to attend at:

http://clearlawinstitute.com/shop/webinars/workers-compensation-return-to-work-issues-strategies/

Please contact Shawn at sbiery@keefe-law.com with any questions or to find out how to have one of the KCBA attorneys provide a presentation to your office!

Workers’ Compensation in Illinois is complicated . . . Do you know everything you need to know about the Illinois WC system? Attorney Jim Egan of Keefe, Campbell, Biery & Associates will begin with a review of the basics of Workers’ Compensation in Illinois, including benefits, the Workers’ Compensation Commission, and handling a claim of injury from the beginning to end. He will then analyze and discuss in-depth important topics such as Temporary Total/Partial Disability, Nature and Extent of Injury, Wage Loss Differential, Discovery, Liens and related claims against WC benefits in Illinois, Surveillance, Retaliatory Discharge and How to Handle WC Death Claims.

The final section of the day will include a number of essential factors to be considered when you are dealing with any workers’ compensation claim. You will receive helpful information on pushing your claim targets, using real time examples. Keeping in touch with your workers and how to drive claim closure are key, so these will also be discussed.

This is a not to be missed workshop for anybody who handles Workers’ Compensation claims in Illinois.

Registration Information:

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Holiday Inn Express, 1000 Plummer Drive, Edwardsville, IL 62025

Early Bird - (For everybody) - Sign up before June 10 - $249.00

Member (For members of the Illinois Chamber & local chamber partners) - $299.00

Retail Price - $349.00

The 9th Annual Workers Compensation and Safety Conference will include pertinent and valuable information for Illinois Employers.  Anyone who is involved in controlling the costs of workers compensation or safety issues will find the workshops and general sessions valuable.

John Campbell, Shawn Biery & other KCB&A team members will be present.

Register below!

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=omjkt4dab&oeidk=a07ecy9y05edd34623f

Contact Information

Illinois Chamber of Commerce 
Illinois Chamber of Commerce
217-522-5512
hrillinois@ilchamber.org 

Illinois Chamber of Commerce

8th Annual Workers' Compensation & Safety Conference

Agenda - 7:30am  – 3:00pm (Subject to change)

7:30am – 8:30am - Conference Opens – Registration, Continental Breakfast, Networking, and Visiting with Exhibitors

8:30am – 8:45am – Welcome & Opening Remarks – by Jay Shattuck, Executive Director, Employment Law Council, Illinois Chamber of Commerce

8:45am – 9:45am – Conference Opening Session

The Ever Changing Status Quo of Illinois Workers’ Compensation

Opening session will update attendees on reform issues being discussed this year at the state capital.  The discussion will include where the past changes are today (pros and cons) as well as insights into where any new changes may lead us.

Presenters:  Gene Keefe, John Campbell, Shawn Biery, Keefe Campbell Biery & Associates

9:45am – 10:15amMorning Break & Visit Exhibitors

10:15am – 11:05amFirst Series of Workshops

            Workshop #1Controlled Prescription Drugs in the Workplace

Discussion will center on the controlled prescription drug epidemic in the US, how the epidemic impacts workers’ compensation and methods to mitigate this problem, as well as the roles of all stakeholders (employer, injured worker, nurse case manager, claims handler, PBM, Peer to Peer Review, Drug UR, Urine drug monitoring) and best practices.

                Presenter:  Linda VanDillen, CompAlliance

            Workshop #2 Functional Capacity Evaluations Explained

An explanation of the protocol for most FCEs and comparison of the different types of tests available in the Chicagoland market.  What elements make a quality FCE, how to analyze the results, and when the test should be requested.  Live demonstrations of the FCE testing to improve understanding of the testing process.

                Presenter:  Joe Castronovo, PT, DPT, MTC, Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

            Workshop #3 Dealing with OSHA Enforcement and Regulations

Today’s OSHA is deeply focused on enforcement.  Increased penalties and public shaming through broad press releases are methods to “encourage” compliance.  Be sure your organization is ready if OSHA shows up for an inspection.  Includes updated information on changed OSHA laws and guidance.

                Presenter:  Jon Hoag, SmithAmundsen LLC

11:15 – 12:05 pm Second Series of Workshops

Workshop #1: Integrated Case Management: Mitigating Cost Drivers in Workers’ Compensation Cases

Review of current trends and cost drivers in WC cases and how an integrated case management approach can mitigate costs of the claim. Will include what the claims handler should monitor for, which cost drivers need to be monitored more closely and how to use this information for predictive modeling.

Presenter: Linda VanDillen, CompAlliance

Workshop #2: OSHA Compliance and How It Relates to Workers‘ Compensation

As OSHA’s safety and health standards continue to expand, the impact on the increase of areas covered under states‘ workers’ compensation laws continues to grow as well. This workshop will discuss those effects and what employers in Illinois need to know.

Presenter: Bradley Smith, Keefe, Campbell, Biery, and Associates

Workshop #3: Topic to be announced

Presenter: To Be Announced

12:05 – 12:25 pm Break and Visit Exhibitors

12:25 - 1:45 pm Luncheon with Keynote Speaker - Governor Bruce Rauner is invited

1:45 – 2:45 pm Roundtable Discussion with Q&A Topics to be announced soon

Moderator: Jay Shattuck

Panelists: To Be Announced

2:45 – 3:00 pm Drawings for Prizes & Closing Remarks - Adjournment

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

October 15, 2015

7:30am – 3:00pm

Early Bird Rate - (Before October 5, 2015) $249.00

Member Price - $299.00

Retail Price - $349.00

Price includes continental breakfast, lunch, access to exhibitor area, all workshops and all general sessions.

This conference has been pre-approved to offer 3.75 HRCI credits

This conference has been pre-approved to offer 3.75 SHRM Professional Development credits (PDCs).

This conference has been pre-approved to offer 3.75 CLE credits

For more information or to register call Pam Holleman, Event & Publication Sales

at (855) 239-6150 or pholleman@ilchamber.org

Taught by attorney Shawn R. Biery, J.D., MSCC

Keefe, Campbell, Biery & Associates

This webinar will provide a general overview of the Workers' Compensation legislation regarding the Preferred Provider Program. The presenters will provide information about the legal impact of the program, as well as practical tips and reasoning behind implementing and administering a PPP.

Register Here

An Evening with Santana

The Corazón Tour

On the lawn at Ravinia Saturday, August 29, 2015 5:00 PM Gates Open 7:30 PM Concert Start – If you have interest, send a reply

Arrrrrr!!! The Red Witch is setting sail for an evening cruise on Lake Michigan on Friday, August 28, 2015 – You are invited!!

Keefe, Campbell, Biery & Associates looks forward to seeing you there!

Ship departs at 8:00PM sharp (and docks at 10:00PM), so early arrival by 7:30PM is strongly suggested. Cocktails are continuously available.

Address:  Burnham Harbor - 599 East Waldron Drive // Chicago  [*just east of Soldier Field]

Parking is available, though may be limited.

Seats are also limited! Please save the date and RSVP/reply right now to mpatel@keefe-law.com with any beverage preferences OR if you have any additional questions/concerns!

How to Complete Investigations to Position
WC Claims for More Favorable Results

Wednesday, August 5, 2015 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Taught by attorneys from Keefe, Campbell, Biery & Associates

This interactive presentation will describe methods to utilize investigation techniques to minimize and defend your work injury claims. The presentation will include examples, suggestions from an investigative firm, and discussion with veteran defense attorneys from Keefe, Campbell, Biery & Associates who have successfully defended cases from numerous Fortune 500 companies.

Register Here

For more information or help registering for any webinar:

Call Kelli Jessup, Business Services Coordinator

(217) 522-5512, ext. 227  

or kjessup@ilchamber.org

Tuesday, July 28, 2015 | 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Taught by attorneys from

Keefe, Campbell, Biery & Associates 

The workshop will start with basics of Workers' Compensation in Illinois, including benefits, the IL Workers' Compensation Commission, and handling a claim of injury from the beginning. The second part will analyze and discuss important topics such as Temporary Total/Partial Disability, Nature and Extent of injury, Wage Loss Differential, Discovery, Liens and related claims against WC Benefits in Illinois, Surveillance, Retaliatory Discharge, and How to Handle WC Death Claims.

Register Here    USE CODE  KCB728 for a 20% discount

Friends, clients and friends of clients!!! Join the KCB&A attorneys, families and friends on July 18, 2015 in Elmhurst. Things are heating up and it's PIG on the menu. Come join us for food, drink and fun at our second annual PIG ROAST! The festivities start any time after 3:00 and continue at least until 9:30 pm. Dinner to be served at approx. 6:00 p.m. We are hoping to have a fire truck show up again!!

There will be all parts of pig and fixings....we will have some refreshments as well—if you prefer a certain brand of beer, please let us know your preference. Please feel free to BYOB too.

There is a parking restriction on Cayuga street so there will be parking at York Commons again which is about 1/2 block from the house with entrance to the York Commons parking lot just east of the 4 way stop on the corner of York and Cayuga in Elmhurst (if you miss the large parking lot, it is probably a sign that you shouldn't join us). We are closing the street so you won’t be able to miss seeing all of the tables.

Please RSVP by July 10th to mpatel@keefe-law.com, sbiery@keefe-law.com or debbiery7@yahoo.com for any other information.

No Drugs In Your Workplace!

We are pleased to announce an upcoming half-day breakfast seminar on 7/17/2015 for our valued clients!

The topics include:

·        Supervisor Substance Abuse Training (meets DOT requirements)

·        The Legal aspects of Opioids and Medical Marijuana in workers’ compensation

This helpful seminar is designed to assist supervisors in addressing these critical issues in your workplace. Although the program complies with the Department of Transportation requirements, the material applies to all industries in addressing workplace substance abuse. Please let us know if you are interested in attending our upcoming seminar. Full details will be forthcoming. We will hold this seminar at one of our valued clients, Burke Beverage, Inc.:

Address: Burke Beverage, Inc., 4900 Vernon Ave, McCook, IL 60525

Registration: Please contact Sandra Castaneda, Phone: (708) 496 - 1515 ext.131

Email: scastane@MACNEAL.COM

Attorney Jim Egan from Keefe, Campbell, Biery & Associates will start with the basics of Workers’ Compensation in Illinois, including benefits, the Workers’ Compensation Commission, and handling a claim of injury from the beginning. He will then analyze and discuss important topics such as Temporary Total/Partial Disability, Nature and Extent of injury, Wage Loss Differential, Discovery, Liens and related claims against WC Benefits in Illinois, Surveillance, Retaliatory Discharge, and How to Handle WC Death Claims.

 The final section of the day will include a number of crucial factors to be considered when dealing with any workers’ compensation claim. You will receive suggestions on pushing your claim targets, using real time examples. Keeping in touch with your workers and how to drive claim closure are key, so this will also be discussed. This is a not to be missed workshop for anybody who handles Workers’ Compensation Claims in Illinois.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Southwestern Illinois College

2500 Carlyle Ave., Belleville, IL 62221

Early Bird - (For everybody) - Sign up before June 7th - $249

Member Rate - (For members of Illinois Chamber and local chamber partners) - $299

Retail Price - $349

This workshop has been pre-approved to offer 5.25 HRCI credits.

This workshop has been submitted for approval to offer 5.25 CLE credits.

This workshop has been pre-approved to offer 5.25 SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs).

To register or for more information call Pam Holleman, HR Specialist/ Event & Publication Sales

at 855-239-6150 or pholleman@ilchamber.org.

If you are coming to RIMS in New Orleans, KCB&A is having a major-league party! 

If you are looking for something to do Sunday April 26, 2015 and will be in New Orleans for the RIMS conference, we have a group meeting at Johnny White's Hole in the Wall, 718 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA, 70116 at 6:30PM.  We may join another pub crawl originating there or relax and stay refreshed on our own.

We are also hosting a sit-down dinner Saturday night April 25, location TBA and you can also email Shawn for those details if interested.

Taught by attorneys from Keefe, Campbell, Biery and Associates

Illinois' Workers' Compensation System is confusing and difficult, differing from our neighboring states in several ways.

Join us for this webinar that will discuss the basics of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and how Employers are affected by certain aspects. Also, what employers can do to lower costs due to Workers' Compensation claims. Click on the links below to see specific topics that will be covered. 

More information or To Register

Workers' Compensation 101: The Basics of Illinois' Workers' Compensation Act

Wednesday, April 8 - 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Taught by attorneys from Keefe, Campbell, Biery and Associates

Illinois' Workers' Compensation System is confusing and difficult, differing from our neighboring states in several ways.

Join us for this webinar that will discuss the basics of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act and how Employers are affected by certain aspects. Also, what employers can do to lower costs due to Workers' Compensation claims. Click on the links below to see specific topics that will be covered.

-More information or To Register-