SmithAmundsen's Fifth Annual Complimentary Fall Seminar - Preparing for Tomorrow's Problems Today: Marijuana, Wellness, Benefits, and More

There is a growing pressure in the workplace to improve the physical and emotional health of employees while at the same time protecting clients. From employee wellness programs to mandatory vaccinations, employers must consider a number of compliance issues when it comes to health issues in the workplace. This session will discuss how employers can promote wellness in the workplace while staying compliant with the ADA, GINA and HIPAA, and honoring employee preferences.

As we move toward the legalization of marijuana, many employers are struggling with the overlapping state and federal laws. This session discusses avoiding discrimination, medical marijuana accommodations and disability issues, the importance of reasonable suspicion, zero tolerance workforces, practice tips and more.

As it becomes increasingly popular to telecommute, employers must address issues such as checking emails after hours and their employees’ use of social media. This session discusses the technology related issues that arise in the workplace and how to create policies to address them.

Employee benefits look different today than they did 20 years ago and with the advancement of technology and rising medical costs, they will continue to evolve. This session will examine the latest trends and discuss how updates to the law are impacting employers.

Keeping up with key legal trends, new laws and the compliance issues that arise from federal, state, and local laws can be challenging for any employer. This session will provide an overview of new laws and regulations meant to help you update your employment policies.