Medical Marijuana in the Workplace
Name:
Medical Marijuana in the Workplace
Date:
April 3, 2019
Time:
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM EDT
Website:
Cuyahoga Valley Chamber of Commerce
Registration:
Sorry, public registration for this event has been closed.
Event Description:
Are you an employer or manager confused about the newest legalities surrounding Medical Marijuana? Do you know what your responsibilities are under the law and the legal rights of your employees? Do you have concerns about the Opioid Crisis mentioned frequently in the news and the impact it may have on your business? Is your company prepared to deal with substance abuse issues and do you have proper safety protocols in place? This presentation will provide key legal updates and current best practices on how to handle medical marijuana and employee drug abuse and impairment issues. Additionally, with Ohio being the epicenter of the heroin crisis, the discussion will also cover opioid-related workplace challenges and how to best address employee addiction issues. Our presenters will discuss Ohio’s law (including employer rights, recommended policy updates, workers’ compensation implications and union considerations) and also real-life scenarios and solutions. The presenters will also share insights and action steps to minimize risk and create an overall healthy and safe workplace. This will be an informative and engaging luncheon you won’t want to miss!
About the Presenters:
Stella Skaljac, JD, SHRM-SCP, is an Employment Attorney and Sr. HR consultant who has over 15 years of experience working in employment law and human resource consulting. As an attorney, Stella was involved in discrimination/harassment, FMLA, ADA, FLSA and other employment law cases. In her recent consulting role, she works with a variety of industries and organizations advising employers on workplace policy best practices and conducts HR audits and training to ensure clients take a more proactive approach to employment matters. Stella's focus is on helping organizations minimize risk and create positive and productive workplaces.
Jill Windelspecht, Certified Human Capital Strategist, is an Executive Coach and Organization Consultant with over 20 years of global executive leadership development and organizational effectiveness experience in Fortune 500 companies. She holds an Executive Masters in NeuroLeadership, Masters in Organizational Management and is the founder of Talent Specialists Consulting, founded on her passion to help leaders grow professionally and personally. Jill helps leaders hone their emotional intelligence skills, foster a strong and effective culture, and create organizational climates that lead to lifelong prosperity.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 216.573.2707 or info@cuyahogavalleychamber.com
Sincerely,
April Acuna
Executive Director
