WEBINAR: It’s a Balancing Act: Determining Your Organization’s Response to Legalized Cannabis

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It’s a Balancing Act: Determining Your Organization’s Response to Legalized Cannabis

A virtual seminar to increase awareness of:

1. Current and proposed laws regarding cannabis on the federal and state level
2. The characteristics of cannabis including marijuana and hemp-based products like CBD and Delta-8
3. Key employer considerations in responding to legalization
4. Available opportunities and resources for continued learning and support

Presented by:

• Allison Sharer — Drug-Free Workplace Consultant/Trainer
• Brandi Votava — Director of Operations and Policy Development, Working Partners®
• Moriah Hinton — Business and Labor/Employment Attorney, EQUES® Law Group

Description:
Businesses are struggling to respond to Ohio’s new law legalizing the adult use of marijuana. At the same time, many organizations still haven’t taken a formal stand on Ohio’s medical marijuana law or federal laws regulating hemp-based products like CBD and Delta 8.  And in May, the DEA proposed rescheduling  marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act. It’s a whirlwind.

Compounding the challenge for employers are the increasing rates of adult use of marijuana and positive drug tests, and the continuing workforce shortage.   As a result, many employers are left wondering  about whether — or how — to adjust their alcohol/drug policies and operations in an ever-changing environment:

• Should we stop testing job applicants?
• Should we drop marijuana from our drug testing panel?
• Should we accommodate employees who have a medical marijuana card?
• Maybe we should just ditch our drug-free workplace policy/program altogether?

This practical and timely webinar will review the current and evolving issues regarding cannabis on the federal and state level, and offer considerations for determining a proactive and balanced response.

Join us online September 12th from 9:00am to 10:30am
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Working Partners® is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. This activity has been approved for 1.5 PDCs

The content of the presentation is meant for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice.  As such, it should not be used as a substitute for consultation with a legal professional or other competent advisors.  Please contact a licensed attorney to obtain advice with respect to any legal issue discussed in this presentation or regarding a situation specific to your business.