[Unemployment Compensation]
It is no secret that Texas school districts find themselves in a difficult situation regarding budget gaps and proposed spending cuts by the Texas Legislature. TASB staff is already fielding numerous calls from districts on the potential for Reduction in Force (RIFs), layoffs, and other means to reduce costs. Some of the most common questions concern unemployment costs to member districts and what they can do to reduce, mitigate, or prepare for them.
On April 17-19, 2011, let the Fund be your guide through tides of change at the TASB Risk Management Fund Members' Conference, hosted at the Hyatt Regency Austin. This annual event offers the most comprehensive risk management training available, providing educational forums, continuing education opportunities, social networking, and Fund events geared specifically toward school districts and other educational entities in Texas.
[Workers' Compensation]
With the state budget shortfall, it is no wonder why everyone is scrambling to figure out how much money can be saved within their risk management programs. While the costs are very tangible and measurable for unemployment compensation and other claim types, one may not think about how to save on workers' compensation claims costs. Here are some cost-savings tips you can employ year round.
