Oregon
The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division is hosting a conference May 9-10 for employers, insurers, attorneys, medical providers, union representatives, safety and human resource managers and vocational assistance providers to gain knowledge about the workers’ compensation system
Eugene, OR – State officials released a statement, saying that anyone with a professional interest in the workers’ compensation system will benefit from this event.
The 21st Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference will be held at the Holiday Inn Portland – Columbia Riverfront, 909 N. Hayden Island Drive.
Conference topics include claim filing and dispute resolution to return-to-work programs and mental health in the workplace.
WCD, a division of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, is hosting the conference with the International Workers’ Compensation Foundation.
On Friday, May 10, the conference will feature a keynote panel discussion with Sydney Montanaro, a worker attorney with Thomas, Coon, Newton, & Frost; and Lauren Oda, an employer and insurer attorney with SBH Legal.
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