Medical & Recreational Marijuana: Impact on the 2020 Workplace
OVERVIEW
There
are currently more questions than answers on the subject of the legalization of
medical and recreational marijuana and how does medical marijuana affect the
workplace.
The
debate of the Federal illegality of medical and recreational marijuana versus marijuana
use in states where marijuana has been legalized has raised questions on how
this affects the workplace. The conflicting intersection between State and Federal law has made it challenging for employers to
carry out their legal obligations.
As
a result of the legal landscape surrounding marijuana being dynamic and
changing quickly, employers must navigate a labyrinth of Federal and State statutes and court decisions when developing
substance-abuse policies and drug-testing practices around marijuana use.
Now,
more than ever, it is crucial for employers to be vigilant about this
developing area of the law in order to navigate various employment issues
carefully. Employers need to be aware of their rights and obligations with
regard to marijuana and workplace safety.
WHY
SHOULD YOU ATTEND
Support
for legalization of marijuana has grown exponentially in recent years. As a
result, a majority of states have legalized medical and/or recreational use of
marijuana. Yet, marijuana remains illegal under Federal law. As a result,
employers need to be prepared to react when use of the drug intersects with
their workplace policies.
Managing
marijuana use by job applicants and employees, not to mention navigating the
complex patchwork of Federal, State and local laws that often send confusing
and conflicting messages, has left employers feeling a bit hazy.
Employers
must understand these various laws while at the same time managing and
maintaining a safe, efficient and productive workforce.
AREAS
COVERED
- Background
information on the legalization of marijuana
- Controlled
Substances Legislation
- Familiarity
with the Federal Controlled Substances Act of 1970 and drug schedules
- Current
state of legalized marijuana (Federal & State)
- How
medical marijuana interacts with the ADA, FMLA, & Workers’
Compensation legislation
- What
employers need to know to be compliant with Federal & State marijuana
laws
- Challenges
for multi-state employers
- Developing
a drug free workplace policy
- Establishing
zero-tolerance drug policies
- Department
of Labor guidelines for drug testing
- Marijuana
and workplace safety
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
Participation
in this webinar will assist attendees in navigating Federal & State laws
and will assist in evaluating their policies regarding the use of medical
marijuana in the workplace.
WHO
WILL BENEFIT
- Senior
Leadership
- HR
Professionals
- Compliance
Professionals
- Payroll
Professionals
- Operations
Managers
- Managers
and Supervisors
- Employees
SPEAKER
Diane L. Dee, President of Advantage HR Consulting, LLC has over 25 years of
experience in the Human Resources arena. Diane’s background includes
experience in Human Resources consulting and administration in corporate,
government, consulting and pro bono environments. Diane founded Advantage
HR Consulting, LLC in early 2016. Under Diane’s leadership,
Advantage HR provides comprehensive, cost-effective Human Resources solutions
for small to mid-sized firms in the greater Chicagoland area. Additionally,
Diane conducts webinars on a wide-variety of HR topics for various compliance
training firms across the country.
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