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Employee Drug and Alcohol Issues (Webinar Recap)

On February 28, 2024, I presented a complimentary webinar entitled “Employee Drug and Alcohol Issues”. For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, I’m happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience.

In the webinar, I discuss:

  • Medical and Recreational Marijuana Use
  • Drug and Alcohol Testing
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Discipline

and much more!

Employers hate to be faced with issues related to employee drug and alcohol use. Unfortunately, there’s no avoiding the possibility that you will have to deal with these issues as part of your human resources duties.

This webinar addresses the latest updates related to the legalization of marijuana in New York as well as general requirements and best practices related to employee drug use. If you currently rely on drug testing or are considering using it with your employees, make sure you understand how the laws interact to regulate that process (or not!). Plus, we conclude with a discussion of related discipline issues (and alternatives).

Don’t have time to watch the whole webinar right now? Click here to download the slides from the webinar.

Why You Should Watch “Employee Drug and Alcohol Issues”

What do you do when one of your employees reports to work under the influence? Has drug or alcohol use contributed to performance issues, employee disputes, or safety concerns?

Most employers have many options in how they deal with workplace drug and alcohol issues. Yes, there are many laws that might come into play. And they don’t affect all employers equally. Watch this webinar to understand better how the legal issues interplay with critical business factors to keep your organization in compliance.

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2021 Fall New York Employment Law Update

Fall 2021 New York Employment Law Update (Webinar Recap)

On October 26, 2021, I presented a complimentary webinar entitled “Fall 2021 New York Employment Law Update”. For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, I’m happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience.

In the webinar, I discuss:

  • Minimum Wage Increases
  • Employee Marijuana FAQs
  • Workplace Safety Committees
  • Vaccine Mandates
  • and More!

We’re still eagerly awaiting guidance on important legal changes that will impact many New York employers. But we’ve also had recent developments regarding the minimum wage and employee marijuana use.

This webinar addresses the latest on the anticipated OSHA vaccine mandate and new EEOC guidance on accommodations for employees seeking exclusions based on their religious beliefs. A vaccine mandate is already in place for some employers, including federal contractors.

With a November 1, 2021 effective date, we also discuss what the new workplace safety committee requirements may mean for covered employers.

Get the latest on these topics and more.

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Why You Should Watch “Fall 2021 New York Employment Law Update”

COVID-19 has added to an already complex compliance area. Both the state and federal governments continue to implement new requirements. And more are on the way. This webinar will give you an overview on what you need to know now and what you should be watching for in the near future.

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Spring 2021 Employment Law Update

Spring 2021 Employment Law Update (Webinar Recap)

On April 15, 2021, I presented a complimentary “Spring 2021 Employment Law Update” webinar. For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, I’m happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience.

In the webinar, I discuss:

  • Vaccination Issues
  • Federal Labor Law Transitions
  • New York Marijuana Legalization
  • Employment Litigation Trends
  • and More!

Hopefully, we’re nearing workplace recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. This brings still new challenges, including vaccination questions and concerns. Plus, employment regulations and labor laws continue to shift in many other areas.

What is the Biden Administration up to? New York is also moving forward with more restrictions on employers. Find out how this affects your organization.

Don’t have time to watch the whole webinar right now? Click here to download the slides from the webinar.

Why You Should Watch This “Spring 2021 Employment Law Update”

This webinar covers developments at both the federal and state level, with a focus on New York employers. It includes details of new legal restrictions and obligations. But it also goes further to provide insight into what the latest legal changes mean and how they could pose unanticipated challenges.

If you are responsible for employees in New York, then this webinar will give you something to think about and act on the days ahead.

Did you know?:

Washington is pushing changes to help unions organize and represent your employees.

New York employees have the right to smoke marijuana outside of work.

Discrimination charges are likely to rise this year.

Hear about these subjects and more in our Spring 2021 Employment Law Update.

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