Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York, U.S. Attorney William Hochul, Erie County Health Department, Lake Shore Behavioral Health, and Bond, Schoeneck and King held the first Opiates in the Workplace seminar Thursday, September 22nd. Employers from all over Western New York attended to learn more about dealing with employees who are dealing with addiction.
Here’s a recap of the event, as tweeted by BBB of Upstate New York:
US Attorney Bill Hochul welcoming the audience at the first “Opiates in the Workplace” session. #BBB pic.twitter.com/xijQN0v4MN
— BBB Upstate New York (@BBBUpstateNY) September 22, 2016
Our speakers for the first “Opiates in the Workplace” seminar. pic.twitter.com/Mll9s5V9LS
— BBB Upstate New York (@BBBUpstateNY) September 22, 2016
#BBB President Warren Clark introducing the “Opiates in the Workplace” speakers. pic.twitter.com/f6ru3KAPkG
— BBB Upstate New York (@BBBUpstateNY) September 22, 2016
Erie County Health Department talking about the crisis. “It’s anyone in the community.” #BBB pic.twitter.com/n5XAUdWP6j
— BBB Upstate New York (@BBBUpstateNY) September 22, 2016
“It’s changed our society and the way we do business.” Erie Co. Health Dept. at Opiates in the Workplace session. pic.twitter.com/cvNRw0j7iN
— BBB Upstate New York (@BBBUpstateNY) September 22, 2016
Dr. Howard Hitzel of Lakeshore Behavioral Health discussing what to do if an employee is having a problem. #BBB pic.twitter.com/Y04JWZTstO
— BBB Upstate New York (@BBBUpstateNY) September 22, 2016
Signs of an opiate addiction in the workplace. pic.twitter.com/CnROm1rqSH
— BBB Upstate New York (@BBBUpstateNY) September 22, 2016
Employers can help by providing a supportive environment, offering protections, have a clear policy, educate employees. #BBB pic.twitter.com/zjO385TCMA
— BBB Upstate New York (@BBBUpstateNY) September 22, 2016
What employers should do if an employee has addiction issues. #BBB pic.twitter.com/A0J1GOT5zl
— BBB Upstate New York (@BBBUpstateNY) September 22, 2016
Drug addiction can be considered a disability under some laws. #BBB pic.twitter.com/XsXkpTD6xj
— BBB Upstate New York (@BBBUpstateNY) September 22, 2016
Employers can use a “last chance agreement” when dealing with an employee with drug issues. #BBB pic.twitter.com/4TQwUHtfTm
— BBB Upstate New York (@BBBUpstateNY) September 22, 2016
Employer best practices for employees. #BBB #OpiatesInTheWorkplace pic.twitter.com/OJIpFDS0I8
— BBB Upstate New York (@BBBUpstateNY) September 22, 2016
Our panelists are answering questions about treatment. #OpiatesInTheWorkplace #BBB pic.twitter.com/yh81oZe40G
— BBB Upstate New York (@BBBUpstateNY) September 22, 2016
