New dates added: Advocate Educational Webinars

The Board is pleased to continue its educational Webinar series for employers.  On the dates listed below, the Board’s Advocate for Business will present Webinars reviewing the basics of New York’s workers’ compensation system.  These presentations are for employees, employers, and anyone else interested.  The sessions are free!  Plus, there will be time at the end for answering questions.

Protecting Yourself and Your Team: Coverage Essentials for Businesses

Reviews the basics of the workers’ compensation system, how and when to report an injury or illness, considerations when hiring independent contractors, laborers, and domestic workers, lowering premiums, penalties and where to go for assistance with them.

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 20, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 18, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

More information and contacts

Visit the Advocate for Injured Workers or the Advocate for Business section of the Board’s website for additional resources.

To contact the Office of the Advocate for Injured Workers:
Call (877) 632-4996 or e-mail: advinjwkr@wcb.ny.gov.

To contact the Office of the Advocate for Business:
Call (518) 486-3331 or e-mail: advocatebusiness@wcb.ny.gov.

Having trouble?

If you’re having trouble registering for or attending any of these Webinars, check out these Webinar FAQs.