The 68th Annual Workers' Compensation Educational Conference and 25th Annual Safety & Health Conference is scheduled for Aug. 18-21 in Orlando, Fla. Sedgwick President and CEO David A. North will present the industry keynote address on Monday morning, Aug.19. Here, North shares his comments and observations on a variety of workers' compensation issues as a preview of his keynote.

What are the major trends impacting workers' compensation today and how can employers prepare for and capitalize upon them?

While there are a number of trends impacting workers' compensation today, one of the most significant is an increase in governmental regulations and compliance requirements. These have notably made workers' compensation a more complex environment in which to operate.

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