Description
Overview
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), studies suggest specific links between marijuana use and adverse consequences in the workplace, such as the increased risk of injury or accidents. One study among postal workers found that employees who tested positive for marijuana on a pre-employment urine drug test had 55 percent more industrial accidents, 85 percent more injuries, and 75 percent greater absenteeism compared with those who tested negative for marijuana use.Not only is legalization a new problem for management, it’s also a new problem for law enforcement and the courts. Defining what it means to be “under the influence” is difficult at best, and there are few accurate measuring methods available. Thankfully that is beginning to change.
The impact of marijuana use on the workplace is skyrocketing. State after state legalizes its use, not just for medicinal purposes, but for recreational ones too. At the same time, the Feds haven’t legalized any of its use.
In this training, Don will summarize the challenges faced by employers in managing employee marijuana use, explain the law addressing this subject, describe relevant marijuana testing devices, and analyze recent court cases. He’ll finish with a few words of advice for the wise.
Why should you attend ?
The impact of marijuana use on the workplace is skyrocketing. State after state legalizes its use, not just for medicinal purposes, but for recreational ones too. At the same time, the Feds haven’t legalized any of its use. This leads to a great deal of employer confusion over what they can and should do.
Areas Covered in the Session
• Some facts about marijuana use.
• The risks of marijuana use.
• The laws surrounding marijuana use and employment.
• The distinction between medical and recreational use.
• Testing for impairment.
• What is reasonable suspicion?
• Accommodating marijuana use under disability law.
Webinar Objective
• A greater understanding as to the dangers of marijuana use and abuse.
• An understanding of the rapidly evolving legal landscape.
• Best practices for managing the problem at your company and in your state.
Who will benefit
- HR Manager
- HR Director
- HR Compliance Officer
- HR Generalist
- Employee Relations Specialist
- Talent Acquisition Manager
- Compliance Officer
- Legal Counsel
- Corporate Counsel
- Risk Management Specialist
- Legal Advisor for Employment and Labor Laws
- Operations Manager
- Operations Director
- Safety Officer
- Health & Safety Coordinator
- Risk and Safety Manager
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
- Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Senior Management in Operations, HR, or Compliance
- Occupational Health Specialist
- Wellness Program Manager
- Health and Safety Manager
- Training Coordinator
- Learning & Development Manager
- Workplace Safety Trainer
- Employee Benefits Manager
- Insurance Risk Manager
This webinar topic would appeal to job titles that deal with compliance, legal issues, employee safety, and industry-specific regulations.
Instructor Profile
Don Phin, is a California employment law attorney. Since leaving his litigation practice more than twenty years ago, he has consulted with hundreds of companies to help improve their employment practices. He has presented in person over 600 times to CEOs, HR, and other executives on what works in leadership and employee relations.
Don has written numerous books and built HRThatWorks, an online HR compliance and strategy program, used by 3,500 companies and sold to ThinkHR in 2014. In addition to consulting and speaking, Don does executive coaching, expert testimony, and workplace investigations.
