Human Resources: PHR & SPHR: 3 recertification hours Security: CPP, PSP, PCI: .75 credits (Based on Recertification Credit Guide) Legal: Georgia: 3 CLE's Analysis of concealed handgun laws for all 50 states Answers to all questions submitted during live webinar

Changes in state concealed weapon laws have created additional burdens on employers. Workplace shootings nearly doubled from 2002 to 2003, increasing from 25 to 45 incidents. The number of employees killed in these shootings rose from 33 to 69. A recent study found that workplaces with policies that permitted guns were five times more likely to experience homicides than those that prohibited weapons.

Get the information and resource you need to ensure a safe and weapon free workplace. Learn why your workplace needs to address weapons in the workplace, changes in state concealed weapon laws, model policy and guidelines and best practices for enforcement.

Learning Objectives

• Common myths about guns in the workplace
• Legal liabilities for allowing weapons at the workplace
• Changes in state concealed weapon laws
• Impact of concealed weapon laws on the workplace
• Employer's rights and responsibilities
• Model weapon free workplace policy and guidelines
• Enforcement issues for weapon free workplaces

Presenters

• Ann Kaminstein, Esq.
• Sarah Brummitt

Available Sessions

July 2005

• Part 1: July 19 @ 12:30pm - 1:30pm (EST)
• Part 2: July 20 @ 12:30pm - 1:30pm (EST)
• Part 3: July 21 @ 12:30pm - 1:30pm (EST)

October 2005

• Part 1: October 11 @ 12:30pm – 1:30pm (EST)
• Part 2: October 12 @ 12:30pm – 1:30pm (EST)
• Part 3: October 13 @ 12:30pm – 1:30pm (EST)

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