Understanding and complying with workers’ compensation laws is imperative for businesses to keep employees safe and improve workers’ comp programs. An upcoming Indiana Chamber of Commerce event, the 2026 Indiana Workers’ Compensation Conference, will help companies navigate claims and audit their current program.
The conference – presented by attorneys at Kightlinger & Gray LLP – takes place May 5 at the Ritz Charles in Carmel, with a virtual attendance option available. Sessions include navigating real-life fact patterns in workers’ compensation; prevention of hand, wrist and arm injuries; an employment law lightning round; overview of mental health injuries; and demystifying the Indiana Independent Medical Examination (IME) process.
“Between medical expenses, wages and the challenges of reduced productivity, the average cost of a work-related injury is roughly $40,000,” says Jennifer George, Indiana Chamber vice president of business education and events. “Employers that prioritize safety are not only doing the right thing ethically, but they can also help their business’ bottom line.”
Additional topics will include best practices, real-life scenarios that occur during an employee’s workers’ compensation claim (and how to address them in accordance with the Indiana Workers’ Compensation Act) as well as the complexities of upper-extremity injuries including causation, prevention and treatment.
Registration costs $449 for Indiana Chamber members or $549 for non-members. Companies sending two or more attendees can receive a 20% discount at checkout by using the promo code GROUP20.
The HR Series sponsor is the Institute for Workforce Excellence. Genesis Comp Concussion is the gold sponsor. Silver sponsors are Charles Taylor, Direct PT/DX, Hanger Clinic, OrthoIndy, Pressio Medical and WellNow Urgent Care.
View the agenda or register to attend in person or virtually atwww.indianachamber.com/conferences.