Employment Webinar – Equipping Employers to Effectively Help Employees and Minimize Costly Legal Risk

According to the US DOL Office of Disability Employment Policy, nearly 1 in 5 employees — 20% — may suffer mental health illness each year. That stat poses major problems for retention, productivity, and legal risk when the battle for talent is at historic levels. Yet most managers and supervisors are ill-equipped to best help employees effectively address mental health issues while minimizing risk of costly legal claims.

In this panel discussion, you will learn:

• How to create a workplace culture of inclusivity and sensitivity that destigmatizes mental health struggles and creates a safe place to seek help in confidence,
• The benefits of a strong Employee Assistance Program and its measurable impact on employee health, retention, and productivity,
• The costly error in judgment of one employer resulting in a $450,000 jury verdict for a birthday party, and
• How to manage mental health issues to minimize risk of costly ADA and FMLA claims.

This event will take place on Wed., May 25. at the Vast Bank Rendezvous Room on the 6th floor, which over looks ONEOK Field. Seating is limited. Join Chris Thrutchley of GableGotwals, Christy Tanusaputra, MA, LPC and Joshua Tanusaputra of Career Development Partners, and Terry Stover of  CommunityCare along with representatives of Vast Bank and other local employer leaders for this timely and important and free seminar. Seating is limited. Programming begins at 4:30 p.m. and will conclude with a Tulsa Drillers Baseball viewing party. Seating is limited Stay after the panel discussion for networking and food and beverage while watching the Tulsa Drillers v. Springfield Cardinals.

GableGotwals is a registered SHRM Recertification Provider. This program is approved for 1.5 hours of credit.