This session will provide practical strategies for creating an inclusive workplace, navigating legal challenges, and understanding state-specific considerations. Learn about the duty to accommodate addictions, the implications of medical marijuana, and the benefits of last chance agreements. Whether you're an employer, HR professional, or legal advisor, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and best practices needed to support employees with addiction while ensuring compliance with the ADA.
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
Unlock essential knowledge and strategies by attending this webinar designed to help professionals navigate the complexities of alcohol and drug addiction under the ADA. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of ADA provisions, learn to recognize addiction as a disability, and uncover best practices for creating an inclusive workplace. This session offers crucial insights into reasonable accommodations, legal challenges, and state-specific considerations. Whether you're an employer, HR professional, or legal advisor, this webinar will empower you to support employees with addiction while ensuring compliance with the ADA. By attending, you'll not only stay ahead of legal updates but also foster a more supportive and informed work environment.AREA COVERED
Areas Covered During Training:- Understand the key provisions and protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning addiction.
- Recognize how addiction to alcohol and substance use disorders is considered a disability under the ADA.
- Identify reasonable accommodations for employees with addiction and understand employer responsibilities and employee rights.
- Develop strategies for supporting employees with addiction and creating an inclusive workplace, including drug and alcohol policies.
- Navigate common legal challenges and understand best practices for compliance, including the use of last chance agreements and the duty to accommodate addictions.
- Analyze state-specific differences and additional protections.
WHO WILL BENEFIT?
- HR Professionals, all levels
- Employee Relations Managers
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Coordinators
- Occupational Health and Safety Managers
- Disability Program Managers
- Understand the key provisions and protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning addiction.
- Recognize how addiction to alcohol and substance use disorders is considered a disability under the ADA.
- Identify reasonable accommodations for employees with addiction and understand employer responsibilities and employee rights.
- Develop strategies for supporting employees with addiction and creating an inclusive workplace, including drug and alcohol policies.
- Navigate common legal challenges and understand best practices for compliance, including the use of last chance agreements and the duty to accommodate addictions.
- Analyze state-specific differences and additional protections.
- HR Professionals, all levels
- Employee Relations Managers
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Coordinators
- Occupational Health and Safety Managers
- Disability Program Managers
Speaker Profile

Melveen Stevenson is the CEO and founder of M.S. Elemental, LLC, a human resources and business advisory firm. As a certified HR professional with a background in accounting and finance, she helps companies to navigate the human resources “jungle” of compliance, human capital, and leadership challenges. In doing so, she empowers companies to strengthen their infrastructure from the inside out, specifically through leadership development, operations, training, employee engagement, and executive coaching.Melveen speaks on key topics to empower companies with the latest research and best practices for increasing engagement, enhancing leadership presence, and optimizing diverse workforce groups.Over the last 20 years, …
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