Workers’ Compensation Office of Adjudication (WCOA): Administration and Legislative Update, Pressing Issues Affecting Workers’ Compensation for 2026
What You Will Learn
- Attend this CLE program to hear WCOA updates, necessary information and guidance to properly or most easily litigate claims throughout 2026. Also, hear from the newest judges to join the Workers’ Compensation Office of Adjudication, as well as an update on new legislation affecting Workers' Compensation.
What You Will Learn
- Attend this CLE program to hear WCOA updates, necessary information and guidance to properly or most easily litigate claims throughout 2026. Also, hear from the newest judges to join the Workers’ Compensation Office of Adjudication, as well as an update on new legislation affecting Workers' Compensation.
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Price
$60
for CLE/CJE Credit - MEMBER (Philadelphia Bar Association)
$80
for CLE/CJE Credit - NON-MEMBER
$35
for NON-CLE Credit/ Law Student - Members (Materials Included)
$45
for NON-CLE Credit/ Law Student NON-Member
60 minutes
Date Published
January 16, 2026
Publisher
Philadelphia Bar Association
Subjects
Other, Workers’ Compensation
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Workers’ Compensation Office of Adjudication (WCOA): Administration and Legislation Update, Pressing Issues Affecting Workers’ Compensation for 2026
Program Originally Presented Friday, January 16, 2026
This CLE program is designed to provide insight and practice tips for the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation (WC) practitioner with a focus on administrative and legislative updates. As a kickoff to the 2026 year, the presentation will begin with Director Holly San Angelo and the Southeastern District Judge Manager Todd Seelig addressing necessary Workers’ Compensation Office of Adjudication (WCOA) information and offering guidance to litigate claims throughout 2026.
The program then features the newest judges appointed to the Philadelphia District for the Workers’ Compensation Office of Adjudication, Hon. Robert Rachlin and Hon. Erica Marchetti-Burry. Learn about their procedures, courtroom preferences and suggestions for attorney’s practicing before them. Hear insights on how they may handle discovery issues, mediation and settlement, as well as virtual protocols.
Don't miss this important kick-off to 2026 for all workers' compensation practitioners.
Panelists:
Hon. Holly A. San Angelo, Director
Workers' Compensation Office of Adjudication
PA Department of Labor & Industry, Harrisburg
Hon. Todd B. Seelig
Southeastern District Judge Manager
PA Department of Labor & Industry, Office of Adjudication
Hon. Erica Marchetti-Burry
Workers' Compensation Judge - Southeastern District
PA Department of Labor & Industry, Office of Adjudication
Hon. Robert Rachlin
Workers' Compensation Judge - Southeastern District
PA Department of Labor & Industry, Office of Adjudication
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Program Titles and Supporting Materials
This program contains the following components:
Media Files
Downloadable Files
Credit
If applicable, you may obtain credit in multiple jurisdictions simultaneously for this program (see pending/approved list below). Where applicable, credit will be only awarded to a paid registrant completing all the requirements of the program as determined by the selected accreditation authority.
How to Attend
Join the self-paced program from your office, home, or hotel room using a computer and high speed internet connection. You may start and stop the program at your convenience, continue where you left off, and review supporting materials as often as you like. Please note: Internet Explorer is no longer a supported browser. We recommend using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Safari for best results.
Technical Requirements
You may access this course on a computer or mobile device with high speed internet (iPhones require iOS 10 or higher). Recommended browsers are Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.
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