Events for February 24, 2026 - November 18, 2026
Getting Covered for FY27
Join us for this interactive virtual session as we review available coverages. Commonly asked questions and information on scheduled items will be addressed, and a live Q&A session will allow members to engage with staff throughout the session.
Transitioning Into a Supervisory Role
Transitioning from a staff position to a supervisory role is a critical and challenging phase in your career. To effectively manage people and processes requires a significant change in responsibilities, new skills, and a change in mindset. Join us to …
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Course (Winchester)
Winchester Public Services Building 301 E. Cork Street, Winchester, VAThis is a four-day class. When you register for this class, you will be registered for all four days - March 10 - 13. Class begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m. each day. This nationally recognized OSHA …
Virginia Workers’ Compensation Benefits (Medical and Lost Wages)
This virtual training session provides a clear and practical overview of workers’ compensation benefits, with a focus on medical benefits and wage replacement (lost wages). Participants will gain an understanding of how these benefits support injured employees, the employer’s responsibilities, …
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Crisis Communications
Local government communicators must be prepared to react to any number of crises on a day-to-day basis. From data breaches to natural or manmade disasters, mismanagement, allegations of discrimination or sexual harassment, protests, use of force allegations, global pandemics, and …
FLSA & Child Labor Laws
This virtual presentation will help you comply with the basic requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): know how to determine whether a position is exempt or nonexempt; understand overtime requirements; apply FLSA requirements to part-time workers and independent …
The Advantages of Offering Light/Modified Duty in Workers’ Compensation
This virtual training session explores the value of light and modified duty programs within workers’ compensation and how they benefit injured employees, employers, and claim outcomes. Participants will learn how transitional work supports recovery, reduces claim costs, and promotes a …
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Going Green: Analyzing Marijuana Legalization
Cannabis (marijuana) has been legal in Virginia for five years now, and there are still questions about how this impacts the workplace. During this virtual session, we will take a look at the legalization timeline, medical cards, and the future …
2026 VRSA Annual Meeting (Glen Allen)
The Place at Innsbrook 4036-C Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA, United StatesThe Annual Meeting will be held at The Place at Innsbrook, and topics this year include: - The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA): Overview Including Updates from the 2026 General Assembly - From Headlines to Home: Recent Cyber Incidents and …
2026 Risk Manager Forum (Glen Allen)
The Place at Innsbrook 4036-C Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA, United StatesVRSA is here to listen. After the 2026 Annual Meeting, the Director of Education and Training Thomas Bullock will be facilitating an interactive discussion about common challenges. Questions and sharing experiences are encouraged. Attendance at the 2026 VRSA Annual Meeting …
Foundations of Digital Communications
Maintaining communications with your various stakeholders is a crucial component of effective reputation management. This virtual presentation will address foundations in digital communications, providing an overview of best practices in social media and digital content creation and management. Tips and …
Virginia Workers’ Compensation Law and Compensability
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 …
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Understanding the Workers’ Compensation Litigation and Appeal Processes
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 …
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VRSA HR Services Overview
This virtual presentation covers the HR Services available to members with Public Officials Liability coverage.
Communications Ethics: Bots, Misinformation, and More
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 …
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How to Tell Your Organization’s Story to Gain Support and Drive the Narrative
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 …
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