Alcohol and Drug Abuse in the Workplace
In this webinar, you will learn the way courts view alcoholism versus drug addiction. What is the latest on how courts are treating marijuana? We will also discuss practical steps. So many laws can protect someone with an addition, the most common are the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. It is difficult for employers to balance their own interests with the interest those with an addition may have an entitlement. Areas Covered What addictions cost employers?How does the law treat alcoholism vs. drug addiction?How employers can be proactive in addressing addiction in the workplace? What is an “active user” or illegal drugs for purposes of disqualification under the ADA?Employees’ rights under the FMLA and ADA for addictionsUpdate on marijuana in the workplaceWho Should AttendIn house counsel, human resource managers, benefits managers.Why Should You AttendWhy is there such a problem with alcohol? Maybe you indulge in a glass or two but your neighbor can’t stop there. This neighbor may be costing his employer a lot of money. What about pain pills? You can easily follow the prescription without any issue. But your best friend has gotten addicted to these pills?Addiction is common. It crosses all classes of life – the poor, the middle class, and the elite. It is not easy for those addicted to these substances to admit that they need help. Despite the commonality of addition, it often bleeds over into the workplace causing many headaches for the employer.Topic BackgroundAlcohol and drug in the workplace is common. Alcohol, in fact, is the number one drug abused by Americans. Abuse can lead to a host of problems to employers including, but not limited to, loss of production, increased accidents, increased use of sick time, abuse of FMLA, etc. How can an employer protect itself in these situations without running afoul of such laws like the FMLA, ADA, etc.?
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In this webinar, you will learn the way courts view alcoholism versus
drug addiction. What is the latest on how courts are treating marijuana?
We will also discuss practical steps. So many laws can protect someone with an addition, the most common are the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. It is difficult for employers to balance their own interests with the interest those with an addition may have an entitlement.
Areas Covered
- What addictions cost employers?
- How does the law treat alcoholism vs. drug addiction?
- How employers can be proactive in addressing addiction in the workplace?
- What is an “active user” or illegal drugs for purposes of disqualification under the ADA?
- Employees’ rights under the FMLA and ADA for addictions
- Update on marijuana in the workplace
Who Should Attend
In house counsel, human resource managers, benefits managers.
Why Should You Attend
Why is there such a problem with alcohol? Maybe you indulge in a glass or two but your neighbor can’t stop there. This neighbor may be costing his employer a lot of money. What about pain pills? You can easily follow the prescription without any issue. But your best friend has gotten addicted to these pills?
Addiction is common. It crosses all classes of life – the poor, the middle class, and the elite. It is not easy for those addicted to these substances to admit that they need help. Despite the commonality of addition, it often bleeds over into the workplace causing many headaches for the employer.
Topic Background
Alcohol and drug in the workplace is common. Alcohol, in fact, is the number one drug abused by Americans. Abuse can lead to a host of problems to employers including, but not limited to, loss of production, increased accidents, increased use of sick time, abuse of FMLA, etc. How can an employer protect itself in these situations without running afoul of such laws like the FMLA, ADA, etc.?