Maze of Michigan Workers' Compensation

We have developed a new way to examine and teach the basic concepts of Michigan workers' compensation law. We treat the entire system and its legal principles as a maze.

As we walk you through the maze we will explain the law as it is applied to all the most common problems that arise under Michigan workers' compensation law. We will help you understand:

  • Which employments are covered
  • Which injuries are covered
  • The requirements to qualify as "disabled"
  • How to calculate the rate of benefits
  • The procedures followed in contested cases

 

Upcoming Dates

The next offering of this program has not yet been determined. We are in the process of scheduling for 2010. Check back for updates. If you would like to be notified when we have scheduled this program, please e-mail us at cwcp@lir.msu.edu.

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Who Should Attend
  • Individuals who manage workers' compensation for employers
  • Individuals who handle workers' compensation claims for insurance companies and third party administrators
  • Professionals including doctors, lawyers, rehabilitation counselors and case managers
  • Individuals who represent unions in dealing with workers' compensation

People will benefit from this program if they are:

  • New to workers' compensation. This is a basic program; it does not require previous training or experience.
  • Experienced at workers' compensation but looking for either 1) a review of basics, or 2) a new way of looking at old ideas.

Attendance is limited to about 20 participants. We guarantee that there will be time for an open discussion in which you will be able to get your questions answered.

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SEMINAR AGENDA

Agenda for Maze of Michigan Workers' Compensation

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Instructors

Nancy J. Day has specialized in workers' compensation for more than 30 years, beginning in the mid-1970s as a workers' compensation representative for Chrysler Corporation, and then as an attorney for Travelers Insurance Company. She is currently in private practice, as well as working on a part-time basis for Frankenmuth Insurance Company as a supervisor of litigated workers' compensation cases.

Steven J. Pollok is president and senior partner of Rapaport, Pollok, Farrell & Waldron, P.C. of Lansing, Michigan. He has specialized in practicing workers' compensation law for almost 30 years as a claimant's attorney. He has also taught workers' compensation law as an adjunct professor at Thomas Cooley Law School since 1992. Steve has lectured frequently on numerous topics involving workers' compensation issues to unions, management representatives, and attorneys. Steve has a bachelor of arts degree from Michigan State University and also a master's degree in Labor and Industrial Relations from Michigan State University. He earned his J.D. from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1977.

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Registration Information

There are several ways to enroll in our courses:

Complete the registration form and follow the instructions for submitting it to us.

 By Mail or Fax: Complete the online registration form, print that page, and send it by fax to 517-432-0138 or by mail to:

HR Executive Education
School of Labor and Industrial Relations
Michigan State University
423 S. Kedzie Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824-1032 		By Phone: We would be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding this training program and take your registration over the phone. Call us at 517-432-2209.

SEMINAR FEE: $525

  • It includes materials, continental breakfast, and networking lunch.
  • Payment need not accompany registration but is due by the seminar date.
  • Government purchase orders will be accepted in lieu of advance payment. MSU's Federal ID # is 38-6005984
  • Dress is business casual
  • Please, no audio or video recording

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Continuing Education Credits

This seminar is approved for 7 continuing education credits towards CWCP or CHRS recertification. This seminar is recognized for continuing education credits by a variety of professions including the insurance continuing education in Michigan.

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SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodations for people with disabilities or special dietary needs may be requested by calling HR Executive Education at 517-432-2209. We will do all we can to accommodate you. It would be especially helpful if you would contact us at least three weeks before the program.

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Cancellation Policy
  • 14 days or more prior to seminar: full refund
  • Less than 14 days: $125 cancellation fee
  • Failure to attend without canceling: no refund

MSU reserves the right to cancel programs when enrollment criteria are not met or when conditions beyond its control intervene. Seminar fees are refunded but additional costs incurred are the responsibility of registrants.

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Questions

If you have questions that are not answered here, please call us at 517-432-2209.

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