Marijuana and Prescription Drug Issues in the Workplace

Drug Issues in the Workplace

The complex maze of state and federal laws on marijuana usage – along with an increasingly relaxed public attitude – have left employers and HR professionals in a haze about what to do on several pot-related questions:

  • Can you (and should you) still test for marijuana?
  • Is it legal to prohibit off-duty usage by employees? What about medical marijuana card holders?
  • How do you juggle disability laws, FMLA, safety and even workers' comp issues?
  • What new laws are coming – and how should HR be responding now?

Finally get legal clarity on these important issues with Marijuana and Prescription Drug Issues in the Workplace. You'll get a plain-English explanation (no legalese!) of what the current laws on medical and recreational marijuana mean for employers – and what changes you need to make to stay in compliance.

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Federal law is fairly clear: Marijuana use or possession is still illegal. But the smoke screen comes from a jumble of state laws. So far, 29 states make marijuana legal for medical purposes. Recreational usage is legal in nine states. And both of these numbers are expected to grow.

This webinar recording covers:

  • What the laws say – and how they impact your employee decisions
  • How your state law interacts with federal law, and which you need to follow
  • Best practices of testing for marijuana and illicit drugs in this new landscape. Is it time to drop your zero-tolerance policy?
  • How to legally manage employees who hold Medical Marijuana cards – what your policy says … when you can test … and when you can discipline
  • How the ADA (or state disability laws) may require you to accommodate marijuana usage
  • When the FMLA covers leave for marijuana- or drug-related treatment
  • How to react when you suspect an on-the-job accident was caused by a worker under the influence
  • When you can ask about employees' use of prescription medication … for safety reasons? performance problems?
  • And much more!

For HR professionals and employers, employees' marijuana and prescription drug usage creates a Bermuda triangle of risk – employment law … health care … safety and more! Learn how to develop the most legally and operationally smart policies and procedures with Marijuana and Prescription Drug Issues in the Workplace. Get your copy now!

Sincerely,

Pat DiDomenico

Pat DiDomenico, Editorial Director
HR Specialist

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About Your Speaker:

headshotDaniel Gonzalez is an attorney in Littler's Los Angeles office, where he represents management clients in connection with all types of labor and employment matters arising under federal and state law, including discrimination, harassment and wrongful termination. In addition, Daniel has extensive experience in advising employers on all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. He regularly conducts workplace training in harassment, discrimination and retaliation for both English and Spanish speaking workforces.

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