State Fund Tackles Workplace and Obesity in Free Pleasanton Seminar

May 12, 2010

PLEASANTON, CA --- State Compensation Insurance Fund is presenting a free seminar to help employers learn methods for accommodating aging and obesity in the workplace.

The event takes place May 26 in Pleasanton.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Ergonomic adjustments and solutions for the worker
• Weight as a factor in determining duration of disability
• Benefits of hiring and retaining the older worker

Registration and complimentary breakfast begin at 8:30 a.m. at the State Fund Bay Area Policy Services Office, 5890 Owens Drive, Pacific/Atlantic Conference Room. The seminar will end at 11:30 a.m.

The event is open to the public.

The seminar is part of State Fund’s Employer Education Series offered throughout the state on a variety of workers’ compensation topics.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Established in 1914 by the state legislature, State Fund is California’s largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance and a vital asset to California businesses. Completely self supporting, State Fund plays a stabilizing role in California’s economy by maintaining an open door policy that ensures all employers have a strong and stable option for their workers’ compensation needs.