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Recurring Marijuana Issues in the Workplace
Speaker :
Jordan B Schwartz
About The Event
The rise in medical and recreational marijuana legislation poses many interesting questions for employers - especially national employers where state laws may differ drastically on this issue. State legislation of the lawful use of cannabis likely will require employers to change their perceptions of longstanding drug policies and practices.
Legalized medical and recreational cannabis is a reality in several states, dispensaries are open for business, and state legislation on this topic has become a hot topic throughout the country. Employers are not required to allow patients to use medical cannabis in the workplace, there is no current legal authority requiring employers to allow permission to use medical cannabis as a “reasonable accommodation” under federal or disability law (or most state laws), and employers are under no obligation to tolerate medical cannabis use by employees in safety-sensitive positions.
With that being said, challenges by users of medical and recreational marijuana concerning their employers’ practices are sure to arise, and there are several state and federal laws that may be implicated in those lawsuits. Employers with national operations must take into account potentially divergent laws of the states in which they operate. Because the nation is embarking on something completely new with the legalization of medical marijuana, it would be prudent for employers to tread carefully and refrain from making hasty decisions that can lead to the time, expense, distraction, and potentially unflattering publicity resulting from litigation.
Areas Covered
- Drug testing laws
- Marijuana use in and out of the workplace
- An employer’s right to discipline
- Disability Discrimination
- Card-holder status laws
- Off-duty conduct laws
- Invasion of privacy
Learning Objectives
- To understand traditional legal concerns for employers tackling employee drug use;
- To understand special considerations for marijuana use;
- To understand different concerns for medical marijuana use and recreational marijuana use;
- To understand the various potential discrimination claims an employee might have based on drug use;
- To understand your obligations as an employer to accommodate marijuana use depending on the state(s) in which you operate;
- To determine practical aspects to consider regarding your employees’ use of marijuana; and
- To learn action steps to take regarding the potential use of marijuana in the workplace.
Who Should Attend
- General counsel
- CEO
- CFO
- Human Resources Professionals
- All Supervisors and Managers
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Jordan B Schwartz
Mr. Schwartz is a partner in Conn Maciel Carey’s Labor & Employment Group. He advises employers on a wide range of complex employment-related issues. He defends employers against claims of discrimination and harassment, misappropriation of trade secrets, and wage and hour violations. He also counsels employers on all aspects of the employer-employee relationship.
Mr. Schwartz has particular expertise defending property owners and managers against claims brought by hotel patrons alleging lack of accessibility under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADAâ€), and routinely conducts on-site inspections of properties and modifies their policies and practices to ensure compliance with the ADA. Mr. Schwartz also routinely defends employers against claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act and state wage and hour laws, including issues involving minimum wage, calculation of overtime, misclassification of independent contractors, exempt status of employees, meal/rest breaks, tip pooling, automatic gratuities and service charges.
Mr. Schwartz has extensive expertise in the hospitality industry.