Questions such as whether states should have the right to decide who is covered under FMLA versus the federal government, as it relates to medical marijuana and the issues involved, are among the discussion points covered in this thought-provoking podcast.
Listen to Fred Coon, CEO, Stewart, Cooper & Coon, interview Steven Cates, Employment Attorney and Professor at Purdue School of Business and Information Technology, on this highly controversial topic in today’s business marketplace.
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About the Guest:
Steven Cates serves as a faculty member for graduate programs in the School of Business and Information Technology. He is also a course lead, continually creating and revising graduate courses. He has worked professionally in a number of Fortune 100 organizations in human resources (HR) management at the local and corporate levels and has held HR management positions with Kroehler Manufacturing Company, Miller Brewing Company, Wilsonart International, and Equity Group. In addition, he was the director of HR management for Forsyth Technical Community College prior to becoming assistant professor and department chair for the School of Business at Averett University. Cates has authored over 100 publications in the field of HR management and marketing and served on dissertation committees.
Education: DBA, NOVA Southeastern University; MBA, Northern Illinois University; BS, University of North Carolina.
Steven can be contacted via email: scates@purdueglobal.edu
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