HR Hot Topics Roundtable
2026-05-13 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | VA
What keeps you up at night or stresses you during the day? Bring your topics to this session to discuss with fellow HR practitioners.
Since this virtual event will have limited seating, registration will open on April 20.

Virginia Workers' Compensation Law and Compensability
2026-05-20 10:00 - 11:00 | VA
This virtual training session provides a foundational understanding of workers’ compensation law with a focus on compensability—how and when an injury or illness qualifies for workers’ compensation benefits.
Participants will learn the legal principles that govern workers’ compensation claims, key decision points in determining compensability, and how these laws are applied in real-world claim scenarios.

Understanding the Workers' Compensation Litigation and Appeal Processes
2026-06-17 10:00 - 11:00 | VA
This virtual training session provides a clear and practical overview of the workers’ compensation litigation and appeal processes.
Participants will gain insight into how disputed claims progress through the legal system, the roles of the various parties involved, and what to expect at each stage—from initial dispute through resolution. The session emphasizes effective claim handling, compliance, and strategies to manage risk and control costs during litigation.

Spot the Risk, Fund the Fix! Using VRSA's Risk Management Grant to Maximize Results
2026-07-28 10:00 - 11:00 | VA
This virtual session provides an in-depth overview of VRSA’s Risk Management Grant Program and its role in strengthening risk management across our member localities. We will discuss the intent behind the grant, how it supports proactive loss prevention efforts, and how it aligns with our shared goal of reducing workplace injuries, claims, and long-term costs within the risk pool.
Participants will receive a clear explanation of the grant process, including eligibility, funding parameters, timelines, and application expectations. More importantly, we will focus on how members can strategically use grant funds to address their most pressing exposures. By analyzing incident trends, identifying unsafe work practices, and targeting high-frequency or high-severity loss areas, local governments can leverage grant dollars to implement meaningful, sustainable safety improvements.

Virtual OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Course
2026-07-29 08:00 - 2026-07-30 11:30 | VA
This is a two-day class. When you register for this class, you will be registered for both days – July 29 & 30.
This two-day session is a virtual OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Course. Topics will include understanding VOSH, Chemical Safety, Electrical Hazards, Fall Protection, PPE, Confined Space, and much more.
July 29 – Class starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m.
July 30 – Class starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 11:30 a.m.
Because of the virtual nature of this course, there are requirements all attendees must adhere to:

Each attendee must be on a computer (not a cell phone) with a camera, which must remain on for the entire course. The computer must also have a working microphone and speakers (or headset). Only one attendee per computer.
Attendees must be in a location where they are not driving, distracted, or doing other work.
Attendees must attend both days to receive credit.

If your workplace does not provide a distraction-free environment, please consider working from home, utilizing another facility, or using other means to eliminate distractions for the course.
All attendees will be given an OSHA 10-Hour card following the course. Failure to attend any portion of the course will result in not receiving the card.
All presenters are OSHA Authorized Outreach Instructors.

VRSA HR Services Overview
2026-07-29 10:00 - 10:30 | VA
This virtual presentation covers the HR Services available to members with Public Officials Liability coverage.

Playground Safety & Maintenance Training
2026-08-04 10:00 - 12:00 | VA
Every year, more than 200,000 children are seen at emergency rooms for injuries associated with playground equipment. While the only legal requirements placed on playgrounds involve the Americans with Disabilities Act, there are recommended actions to establish an organization’s “Standard of Care,” established by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, as well as various American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards.
This virtual training course will provide information on these requirements, so you can ensure your entity’s playgrounds are properly audited, maintained, and inspected. Proper management can help in preventing accidental injury.

Communications Ethics: Bots, Misinformation, and More
2026-08-19 13:00 - 14:00 | VA
Social media and digital communications bring a new set of ethical issues, including managing comments and bots, addressing misinformation, managing Artificial Intelligence (AI) communications tools with transparency and trust, and more.
This virtual presentation will address how members can navigate these challenges while maintaining open, transparent, and ethical communications with their audiences.

Playground Safety and Maintenance Training (Glen Allen)
2026-10-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA), 11243 Nuckols Road, Glen Allen, VA, 23059, United States
Every year, more than 200,000 children are seen at emergency rooms for injuries associated with playground equipment. While the only legal requirements placed on playgrounds involve the Americans with Disabilities Act, there are recommended actions to establish an organization’s “Standard of Care,” established by the Consumer Product Safety Commission as well as various American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards.
This training will provide information on these requirements, so you can ensure your entity’s playgrounds are properly audited, maintained, and inspected. Proper management can help prevent accidental injury.

How to Tell Your Organization's Story to Gain Support and Drive the Narrative
2026-11-18 13:00 - 14:00 | VA
Authentic storytelling can help your organization build a connection with your citizens.
In this virtual engagement, learn how taking a strategic approach toward storytelling can help you identify stories within your organization, tie them to your organizational goals, and develop them for various platforms and audiences.
