The prior version of the law did not impos e any obligations on employers\, expressly stating that employers were not required to accommodate medical use of marijuana in the workplace. You&rs quo\;ll learn what is specifically required in the accommodation process i ncluding the intersection of disability accommodation and medical marijuan a use. The program will also cover what &ldquo\;adverse employment action& rdquo\; means and how to protect the company from wrongful discharge claim s while ensuring all employment decisions are legitimate and non-discrimin atory. The program will also provide guidance and framework for employers who conduct workplace drug testing in light of the new law and changes tha t needs to be made to employer policies.
\nAbout the Presenter: \; Employment Attorney\, Emily J. Bordens\, Bressler Amery Ross P.C.: Emil y Bordens' practice concentrates exclusively in labor and employment law i n New Jersey and New York. She represents employers in labor and employmen t matters under state and federal law\, including\, without limitation\, d iscrimination\, harassment\, retaliation\, wage and hour\, disability\, fa mily medical leave\, employment contract disputes\, non-competition and tr ade secret protection\, Title VII\, wrongful termination\, and whistleblow er claims. Emily has successfully represented employers in employment and labor litigation\, probable cause investigations and hearing in state and federal court\, before th National Labor Relations Board\, and before admi nistrative agencies\, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissio n\, New York Division of human Rights and New Jersey Civil Rights Division . Formerly a Human Resources professional\, Emily regularly counsels emplo yers on all aspects of employment law to help ensure employment law compli ance and avoid costly litigation. Emily conducts investigations for employ ers into harassment\, discrimination and whistleblower claims\, and regula rly trains supervisors and employees on labor and employment matters.
\ nRegistration ($5 in advance\, $10 at the door) includes continental br eakfast and coffee courtesy of Java Joes.
\nBusiness Beyond Basics p rovides continuing education programs that bring businesses and the commun ity together to network\, learn\, and advance. Produced jointly by the Rox bury Area Chamber of Commerce and the Roxbury Public Library. \; \ ;
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