Michigan Workers' Compensation Law for Union Leaders

This program is co-sponsored by the Michigan State AFL-CIO and Human Resources Executive Education (formerly the Workers' Compensation Center) of Michigan State University.

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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@msu.edu.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Any labor leader who is expected answer questions about workers' compensation will benefit. This would include:

  • officers
  • business agents
  • committee members
  • insurance or workers' compensation representatives

The course would also be valuable for union leaders who deal with political issues.

Class size will be limited to about 20 people. This guarantees that there will be time or the instructor to explain things in detail and answer your questions.

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Topics to be Covered
  • Which employers are covered under workers' compensation?
  • When can I sue my employer?
  • When will I be considered an independent contractor?
  • What if I work for a temporary agency?
  • Do I have to be on the employer's property?
  • Is everything that happens on the employers' property covered?
  • What about fights?
  • Am I covered if I am traveling on business?
  • When is a worker covered during lunch?
  • What are social and recreational activities?
  • What if I had a pre-existing condition?
  • Are older workers treated differently?
  • When are mental disabilities compensable?
  • Who is considered "disabled"?
  • Can retirees get workers' compensation?
  • Do I have to accept a job offer?
  • What if I go back to work and then have to leave?
  • What benefits are paid in death cases?
  • What is an "occupational disease"?
  • Do I get special benefits for an amputation?
  • What do we mean by "total and permanent disability"?
  • How does Medicare affect workers' compensation?
  • How do I calculate my average weekly wage?
  • How is a worker's rate of benefits calculated?
  • Are fringe benefits considered?
  • When do benefits start and stop?
  • What if I go back to work at a lower rate?
  • What other income counts against workers' compensation benefits?
  • How do I get the company to pay my doctor bills?
  • When can I choose my own doctor?
  • What is vocational rehabilitation?
  • What notice do I have to give?
  • How do I go about getting benefits paid?
  • Will I have to go before a judge?
  • When do I need a lawyer?
  • How much will my lawyer charge?
  • Should I take a settlement?

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Instructor

Steven J. Pollok is president and senior partner of Rapaport, Pollok, Farrel & Waldron, P.C. of Lansing, Michigan. He has specialized in practicing workers' compensation law for almost 30 years as a claimant's attorney. Steve has a Bachelor of Arts and a Master's Degree in Labor and Industrial Relations, both from MSU. His law degree is from Cleveland State University of Cleveland, Ohio.

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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: $199 per participant.

  • 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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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: $75 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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