State Fund Rolls Out Pandemic Planning Seminar Series

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to recent fears of the H1N1
influenza and a possible pandemic, State Fund has partnered with UC Berkeley's
Center for Infectious Disease and Emergency Readiness to offer a series of
free seminars statewide helping employers protect their workforces and
business operations.

"Flu season has started, and it is extremely important that business leaders
educate themselves and prepare for something that has the potential to heavily
impact their workforces," said Chris Kaiser, Program Manager of State Fund's
Safety and Health Services Department.

From Sacramento to San Diego, a dozen seminars are being offered across the
state now through mid-February, 2010. Designed for business owners, HR
managers, health and safety leaders, and risk and security managers, these
seminars will help prepare businesses on key concepts of business continuity
and emergency planning. Attendees will learn how to prepare their
organizations for the potential impact this flu season may have on their
workforces.

The seminars are open to the public. To see when an event will be held in your
area, visit the Seminars page at www.scif.com.

The seminars are part of State Fund's Employer Education Series offered
throughout the state on a variety of workers' compensation topics.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Established in 1914 by the state legislature, State Fund is
California's largest provider of workers' compensation insurance and a vital
asset to California businesses. Completely self supporting, State Fund plays a
stabilizing role in California's economy by maintaining an open door policy
that ensures that all employers have a strong and stable option for their
workers' compensation needs.

SOURCE State Compensation Insurance Fund

Benjamin Edokpayi of State Fund, +1-415-703-7084