A Webcast for Human Resource Professionals and Managers at all Levels of Experience
Presented by:
Katie Colvin, Esq., Consultant
Employment Practices Solutions
and
Lois M. Platt, APRN, LCPC
Nurse-Psychotherapist
The following information is comprised of material prepared for discussion purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice.
It is estimated that at least 10% of Americans suffer from major depression. In fact, major depression is the leading cause of disability in the United States, affecting over nine million adults in a given year. The symptoms of major depression include a sad demeanor, loss of interest and enjoyment in pleasurable activities, significant weight gain or loss, insomnia or sleepiness, fatigue, and loss of concentration. In the workplace, this translates into reduced morale for the affected employee and his or her coworkers, not to mention reduced productivity, increased errors, and last-minute requests for time off.
By understanding major depression and the corresponding obligations created by federal and state leave and disability laws, employers can become far better prepared to minimize the negative impact of this all-too-common condition, thereby promoting healthful workplaces and enhancing employee relations.
Who Should Attend?
This course is essential for human resource professionals and managers responsible for administering employee leave and addressing performance issues related to illness.
What Will I Learn?
- Learn how to recognize major depression and how it can affect your workplace
- Learn how to address major depression among your employees
- Understand your legal obligations in managing depression-related work issues
- Learn the basics of leave and accommodation policies that respect employees with major depression and benefit everyone
Participants Will Walk Away With:
- Guidelines for identifying the signs of major depression
- Ideas for helping employees with major depression
- A legal framework describing employer obligations toward employees suffering from major depression
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