Apr 17, 2019   SOURCE: PR NewsWire

Wolters Kluwer Opens Registration for Webinar on Applicable Laws and Legal Concerns Related to Opioids and Marijuana in the Workplace

NEW YORK, April 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. today announced that registration is open for a webinar to examine the applicable laws, legal concerns and complex compliance issues related to opioid and marijuana use by employees in the workplace.

With the opioid crisis still peaking across America and marijuana becoming lawful in a growing number of states for both medicinal and recreation purposes, employers are often at a loss when it comes to staying abreast of sometimes conflicting compliance requirements. On top of these factors, employers must navigate a patchwork of federal and state laws that may apply, as well as employee needs for accommodations or leave to deal with addiction or other drug abuse issues - creating a quagmire of potential compliance issues for employers.

The webinar examines the complex problems and confusing issues employers may face when enacting and enforcing employee policies in this realm and offers legal and practical advice to help manage the workplace impact of the opioid crisis and the legalization of marijuana.

The session will be moderated by Pamela Wolf, Senior Employment Law Analyst at Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. Wolf will be joined by acclaimed employment attorneys John Doran, Member, Sherman & Howard LLC; Eric B. Meyer, Partner, FisherBroyles LLP; and Kathryn J. Russo, Principal, Jackson Lewis P.C.

Specific topics discussed include:

    --  Current federal and state laws that may apply
    --  What you need to know about drug testing
    --  Employee assistance programs
    --  Effective workplace policies and procedures

To register, click the link below:
CLE Roundtable Webinar: Opioids and Marijuana: Coping with a Workplace Quagmire
Wednesday, May 22, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Participants will have the opportunity to earn one complimentary CLE credit by attending the live hour-long webinar.

About Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.
Wolters Kluwer (WKL) is a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services for the healthcare; tax and accounting; governance, risk and compliance; and legal and regulatory sectors. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with advanced technology and services.

Wolters Kluwer reported 2018 annual revenues of EUR4.3 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 19,000 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.

Wolters Kluwer shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. Wolters Kluwer has a sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program. The ADRs are traded on the over-the-counter market in the U.S. (WTKWY).

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Linda Gharib
Director, Communications
Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.
Tel: +1 (646) 887-7962
Email: lrusmedia@wolterskluwer.com

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