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March 1, 2012Come join Charlie Smith on March 29th at 3:45 at the BWC Safety Congress in Columbus, Ohio for a panel discussion on the impact in the workplace of an aging workforce.
The Safety Congress is a 3 day event that begins on March 26th at the Downtown Convention Center. It offers numerous educational sessions for employers on a wide range of safety and HR issues.
Check out the sessions and the complete schedule for the Congress at http://www.ohiobwc.com/employer/programs/safety/SafetyCongress.asp
Charlie’s session is listed as:
#466 HR/Legal/Workers’ Comp Considerations for an Aging Workforce – Intermediate
3:45 to 4:45 p.m. – Thursday, March 29
This panel discussion covers identifying and understanding the legal limits and responsibilities of employers when dealing with employees over the age of 40. The panelists will also cover workers’ compensation, human resources and legal aspects along with resources for older workers and employers. You will be able to explain workers’ compensation issues, human resource issues and legal issues related to the aging workforce; and identify resources for older workers and their employers.
Developed by the Risk Management committee for the BWC Safety Congress.
Presented by Tiffany Dixon, workforce policy and program administrator, Ohio Department of Aging, Columbus; Bryan Carpenter, CompManagement, Dublin; Elizabeth Dennis, Director of Human Resources and Operations, Professional Insurance Agents Association of Ohio Inc., Gahanna; Dr. David Kessler, CompManagement, Dublin; and Charles Smith, partner, Charles D. Smith & Associates LLC, Columbus
