Thursday, October 7 | 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET 📆 Join speaker Steven “Steve” Maiuri for VPPPA’s October Labor Summit! In this #webinar, attendees will examine the unique and highly effective Working Training Program employed by the U.S. Department of Energy's Volpentest Hazardous Materials Management and Emergency Response (HAMMER) Federal Training Center. While many training programs aim to increase worker involvement, HAMMER’s workers-training-workers model surpasses this stan

NESCA/AGC/ECA Webinar - January 19th - Killer Contract Clauses - Session 1: Vague/Open-Ended Scope of Work Provisions and Dispute Resolution Provisions We are attending this webinar; have you registered yet? If not, register here! #NESCA #AGC #ECA #KillerContractClauses #Webinar #WorkplaceResources

"2020 was all about surviving, getting through, and waiting for better days to come. Now that recovery is in sight plans can and should be made for what comes next. Join us for an informative webinar that will help you assess your current financial position and develop strategies to move forward in the New Year. Getting your financial house in order – debt, credit, budget, cash flow Positioning your business for success in 2021 and beyond – setting goals, adapting to change,

WEBINAR: Restaurant Survival Strategies - January 13th "The SUNY Canton Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the North Country Chamber of Commerce and The Hoffman Eells Group CPAs are teaming-up to help restauranteurs and food service providers. The virtual event called “Restaurant Survival Strategies” will take an in-depth look at how to run a successful restaurant during the Pandemic. Consider innovative ideas for attracting and keeping customers, along with a back to

"The Workers' Compensation Board is pleased to continue its webinar series specifically for employers with a presentation next week from the Advocate for Business. Each one-hour presentation will also cover: Who needs coverage and who does not need coverage How and when to report an injury or illness (including COVID-19) Considerations when hiring independent contractors, laborers, and domestic workers Lowering premiums Penalties and where to go for assistance with them Sessi

"The North Country Chamber of Commerce hosted a panel of industry experts to help us to demystify information regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and the North Country. The group discussed how it is going to be rolled out at this time, when we can expect it in the North Country, what FDA approval means and more. Dr. Collin's Slide Deck can be found here. Panel Included: Margaret Searing RN, BSN, Quality Coordinator, Clinton County Health Department Dr. Keith Collins MD, Attending

New York State Workers Compensation Board - New! Webinar Wednesdays: Lunch and Learn with the Advocate for Injured Workers - TOMORROW! "The Workers’ Compensation Board is pleased to present a new webinar series specifically for employees. On each of the dates listed, the Board’s Advocate for Injured Workers will present a webinar on the basics of the workers’ compensation system, including employees’ rights if they become injured or ill on the job. Each one-hour presentation

Thursday, December 10, 2020 12:00pm – 1:00pm Eastern "As the country continues efforts to reduce opioid misuse and overdose, what are some of the lessons learned? What progress have we made? Join the NIOSH Total Worker Health Program and Center for Workers’ Compensation Studies on December 10th for a 60-minute webinar with Drs. Kuang-chi Chang from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), William Shaw from UConn Health, and Yonatan Ben-Shalom of Mathematica, as they share findings

"ECA's Education Committee presents the latest edition of its Breakfast Bites series, inviting you to join in its last session of the current series. Join us on Wednesday, December 16 at 8:15 a.m. for a session on Covid Safety vs. Labor Employment. This program is a quick, 45-minute online webinar. Grab a cup of coffee at your desk, then sit back and learn from our experts as they present topics as that are relevant to your business! Cost for ECA members is just $10; Non-memb

"ECA's Education Committee presents Breakfast Bites, a series featuring quick, 45-minute online webinars to help feed your business. Grab a cup of coffee at your desk, then sit back and learn from our experts as they present topics as that are relevant to your business! Each session will take place from 8:15-9 a.m. Cost for ECA members is just $10 per session; Non-members pay $25 per session. December 2 The "7" Year Switch - Highlights of the 2017 Revisions to the Standard AI

"Are you a minority and/or woman business owner? You may benefit from becoming certified with New York State as a Minority or Woman-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE)! M/WBEs receive preferred access to New York State contracting opportunities, as well as access to free seminars, workshops, and other services designed to assist your business. Date: December 8, 2020 Time: 9:00AM - 10:00AM Cost: FREE; registration required Join us for a webinar that will feature speakers from th

New York State Workers Compensation Board Webinar Wednesdays: Lunch and Learn with the Advocate for Injured Workers "On each of the dates listed below, the Board's Advocate for Injured Workers will present a webinar on the basics of the workers' compensation system, including employees' rights if they become injured or ill on the job. Each one-hour presentation will also cover: Employees' benefits under workers' compensation How to file a claim How to get help with your claim

North Country Chamber of Commerce Webinar: New Forgiveness Application/Procedures for PPP Loans of $50,000 and Less, November 10th! Register here! #NorthCountryChamberofCommerce #PPP #PPPLoans #WorkplaceResources #Webinar

"How familiar are you with NYS repair shop regulations? Learn what to do about invoicing, proper repairs, customer complaints, signage, and more to ensure you are operating a compliant maintenance facility. An annual inspection is more than just a sticker in the windshield. A properly done inspection can uncover clues that indicate potential safety issues, leading to future roadside violations which can have a negative effect on your CSA scores. Regulations set forth in 49 CF

"Each session will take place from 8:15-9 a.m. Cost for ECA members is just $10 per session; Non-members pay $25 per session. November 4 Employee Handbooks: Why you need them and what you should have in them Presented by James Marco, President, Saratoga Human Resources Solutions, Inc." Register here! #ECA #Webinar #EmployeeHandbooks #WorkplaceSafety #WorkplaceResources #WorkplaceHealth

"In case you missed it, OSHA published a new VPP Policies and Procedures Manual this past January, and it includes changes in how VPP will operate in the future. The sweeping changes touch many important subjects, including ways of participating, incorporation of non-VPP related guidance documents, consideration of enforcement activity in reviews and evaluations and returns of certification and recertification applications when OSHA personnel are unavailable. Join us October

Earthquake Preparedness Resources! Thank you for sharing VPPPA Region 2 FREE Webinar: Great ShakeOut scheduled for October 15th! Earthquake Preparedness: International ShakeOut Day Thursday, October 15, 2020 from 2 PM - 3:30 PM ET (English) Please join the Region II National Preparedness Division for an Earthquake Preparedness webinar on International ShakeOut Day. This webinar will provide tips on how to prepare and what to do during an earthquake. This webinar will feature

"Nuclear verdicts are one of the biggest threats to the trucking industry. They have not only impacted insurance rates but also forced companies out of business. This webinar examines the causes of these verdicts, how to recognize the potential, and what can you do to protect your company. Register: bit.ly/3iVQX0s " This webinar series is offered by Trucking Association of New York! #NuclearVerdicts #WorkplaceResources #TruckingIndustry #TruckingResources #TANY #InsuranceRate

Earthquake Preparedness: International ShakeOut Day Thursday, October 15, 2020 from 2 PM - 3:30 PM ET (English) Please join the Region II National Preparedness Division for an Earthquake Preparedness webinar on International ShakeOut Day. This webinar will provide tips on how to prepare and what to do during an earthquake. This webinar will feature guest speakers from the University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez, Puerto Rico Seismic Network. These subject matter experts will discus

North Country Chamber of Commerce FREE Webinar, September 30th - Sick Leave Law Workshop: Build a Compliant Policy "New York's mandatory paid sick leave law goes into effect on September 30th of this year. This workshop is designed to help you comply with the requirements of the new law. You will learn about: • Accruing leave time starting September 30th, 2020 • Use of leave time starting January 1, 2021 • Calculating if you will be required to provide paid time off or protec