Impaired Workers and Workers’ Compensation Claims (OnDemand Webinar)

$209.00

SKU: 411495EAU

Description

Develop a thorough and helpful understanding of what to do when an employee is impaired at work or is injured during the impairment.Many employers are justifiably concerned about impaired workers, especially if the employee becomes injured while under the influence. Workers’ Compensation itself can be a frustrating layer to such events. This presentation will help the persons responsible for such employees develop a thorough and helpful understanding of what to do when an employee (1) is impaired at work, and (2) is injured during the impairment both proactive and reactive approaches will be covered. The live webinar also explains the ideas and responses that are considered lawful and helpful. The discussion is targeted toward employers to help ensure they will make the best response when confronted with such an unfortunate situation.

Date: 2024-10-08 Start Time: End Time:

Learning Objectives

Workers Compensation and History/Background
• What Is the WC System?
• State-By-State
• Nuanced Differences/Same Principles

Definition of Impairment
• Drugs and Alcohol, Recreation
• Medicines and Prescriptions
• Rules and Statute Comparison

Issues and Examples
• Garden-Variety Intoxication:
• Proof Required
• Limitations of the Law
• Medical Marijuana
• Doctor Treatment Which Includes Medications:
• Opioids?
• Mixing
• Case Law and Judge Biases
• Effect on Ability to Perform

Options, Solutions and Conclusions
• Reactive
• Proactive
• Questions

ASA ,CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,HR Certification Institute ,SHRM ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

James B. Fairbanks, Esq.-Treece Alfrey Musat P.C.