Labor & Employment

4.46

Cannabis and the Workplace: An HR Response Guide

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Idaho CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Kansas CLE Upon Request 3.5 Total
Montana CLE Upon Request 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 3.5 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
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2 hours 57 minutes
Nancy McCoy
Matthew Doss
With Nancy L. McCoy from Simpson, Garrity, Innes & Jacuzzi, P.C. + 1 other
Recorded November 27, 2023
Product ID 97604

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Overview

Bring Your Policies and Procedures Up to Date

The legal status of medical and recreational cannabis is evolving at a rapid rate, and employers are feeling the impact. Do you have the knowledge you need to navigate the shifting landscape? This program will bring you up to speed with the latest developments in marijuana law. Our experienced faculty will show you how the latest court rulings may impact handbook policies, hiring and termination procedures, disability accommodation requests, and other crucial HR functions. Learn how to safeguard your company against costly liability - register today!

  • Get the latest information you need to navigate conflicting state and federal positions on marijuana.
  • Ensure that your handbook policies and drug-testing procedures comply with the law.
  • Avoid costly mistakes when responding to ADA accommodation requests.
  • Understand the rights of employers to discipline and terminate employees for legal marijuana use.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Marijuana and the Law: What Employers Need to Know
  2. Adapting Substance Misuse Policies to the Modern Workplace
  3. Handling Accommodation Requests for Medical Marijuana
  4. Disciplining and Terminating Employees for Legal Marijuana Use

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Product ID 97604

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Idaho CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Kansas CLE Upon Request 3.5 Total
Montana CLE Upon Request 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 3.5 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Marijuana and the Law: What Employers Need to Know

    1. Federal Marijuana Law
    2. State Medical Marijuana Laws
    3. State Laws on Recreational Marijuana
    4. Navigating Conflicting State and Federal Positions
    5. Recent Developments and Future Outlook

  2. Adapting Substance Misuse Policies to the Modern Workplace

    1. Does Your Company's Handbook Need to Be Updated?
    2. Zero-Tolerance/Drug-Free Workplace Policies - Do They Hold Up?
    3. Drafting Legally Compliant Medical Marijuana Policies
    4. Legal Recreational Marijuana Use and the Workplace: Compliance Tips
    5. Defining Permissible and Impermissible Off-Duty Conduct
    6. Drug-Testing Policy Best Practices
    7. Pre-Employment Drug Screening: Legal Pitfalls
    8. Reviewing Sample Policy Language

  3. Handling Accommodation Requests for Medical Marijuana

    1. Medical Marijuana and the ADA
    2. State Law Considerations
    3. Requesting Medical Certification
    4. When to Engage in the Interactive Process
    5. Actions That Can Lead to Disability Discrimination Claims

  4. Disciplining and Terminating Employees for Legal Marijuana Use

    1. Can Employers Discipline Employees for Legal Marijuana Use?
    2. Enforcing Zero-Tolerance Policies
    3. Spotting Signs of Impairment on the Job
    4. What to Do When Legal Marijuana Use Presents a Safety Concern
    5. Handling Failed Drug Tests: Necessary Steps
      1. Tests for "Reasonable Suspicion"
      2. Post-Accident Drug Tests
      3. Random Drug Tests
    6. Essential Documentation and Recordkeeping Practices
    7. Lessons for Employers From Recent Case Law

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for human resource professionals. Attorneys, accountants, and paralegals will also benefit.

Speakers

Nancy L McCoy
Nancy L.
McCoy
Simpson, Garrity, Innes & Jacuzzi, P.C.
Matthew A Doss
Matthew A.
Doss
Tender Loving Care Management, Inc.
Speaker bio
Nancy L McCoy

Nancy L. McCoy

Simpson, Garrity, Innes & Jacuzzi, P.C.
Nancy McCoy

is an attorney and director at Simpson, Garrity, Innes & Jacuzzi, P.C. She has comprehensive experience handling employment law matters before all state and federal courts, as well as before various state, federal and local agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Department of Labor (DOL), Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE), Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) and Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board (CUIAB), among others. Ms. McCoy has extensive expertise in the areas of discrimination, harassment and retaliation; wrongful termination; management of employees with disabilities; protected leaves of absence and requesting reasonable accommodation; wage and hour compliance; drug testing and substance abuse management; privacy; hiring practices; employment contracts; terminations and reductions in force; workplace safety and violence prevention; workplace investigations; whistle-blowing; and trade secrets and unfair business practices. She earned her B.A. degree from the University of California and her J.D. degree from Golden Gate University School of Law.

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Matthew A Doss

Matthew A. Doss

Tender Loving Care Management, Inc.
Matthew Doss

is general counsel for TLC Management, Inc., a multi-state long term care company. He is a registered mediator and a senior certified HR professional with SHRM and HRCI. During his nearly 21 years of practice, Mr. Doss has worked as a staff attorney for UAW-GM, as an employment and labor administrative law judge, and as a business law adjunct professor. He is a disabled veteran who served eight years as an infantry soldier and drill instructor. Mr. Doss leads TLC’s management and HR teams against charges filed with federal and state administrative agencies, litigates lawsuits, and represents management in mediations. He handles a wide range of matters, with a particular emphasis on federal and state employment law matters including drug testing; wage and hour laws, medical leaves of absence and disability accommodation; domestic violence; mental health; unfair competition and trade secrets; employee relations; protecting against claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; and compliance. Mr. Doss earned his J.D. degree from Northern Illinois University and is the chair-elect for the Indiana State Bar Association’s Employment, Labor, and Benefits Section. Mr. Doss is licensed to practice law in Federal and State courts of Florida and Indiana.

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