Virtual Lunch & Learn: Protecting Your Business and Your Team

Join the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce for an informative and practical Lunch & Learn designed to help you better protect your business and support your workforce.

Wednesday, May 6 | 12:00–1:00 PM | Virtual via Zoom

This session features Anthony Tomaselli, Advocate for Business with the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board. With extensive experience assisting employers across New York, Anthony will deliver clear, actionable guidance to help you understand your responsibilities and opportunities under state regulations.

In just 45 minutes, you’ll gain a straightforward and engaging overview of Workers’ Compensation, Disability Benefits, and Paid Family Leave, along with how these programs apply in today’s evolving workplace, including remote employees, part-time staff, and independent contractors.

You’ll learn:

• Workers’ Compensation, Disability Benefits, and Paid Family Leave essentials
• Employer responsibilities and key compliance considerations
• How to properly classify employees vs. independent contractors
• Coverage considerations for telecommuters, interns, and subcontractors
• Strategies to help reduce premiums and improve claims outcomes
• Available resources through New York State agencies, including the Department of Labor and NYS Insurance Fund

Workers’ compensation plays a vital role in protecting both employees and employers by providing medical care and wage replacement for work-related injuries and illnesses. This session will break it all down in a way that’s easy to understand and immediately useful.

Bring your lunch, your questions, and your curiosity. Walk away with clarity, confidence, and tools you can put into action right away.

Reserve your spot today. Your Zoom access link will be emailed upon registration so you’re ready to join seamlessly.