Sessions
Concurrent Session
Buzz Kill: When Can Employers Terminate Employees Who Legally Use Marijuana?
Mount Vernon Square
Monday 03/14/2016 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
1.50 SHRM PDCs, 1.50 HR Credit
| Competencies: HR Expertise, Business Acumen
| Intended Audience: Mid-Level
Workplace Application:
You will learn about the nuanced legal landscape affecting an employee’s use of marijuana, including the interplay among federal and state legalization.
The legalization of recreational and medicinal marijuana in several states, combined with the illegality of all marijuana use and possession under federal law, has created a legal maze for employers trying to establish and enforce workplace drug policies. Further complicating this issue are state and federal disability laws that may protect an employee’s use of medicinal marijuana. This session will cover applicable laws and recent court decisions to help employers navigate this still-emerging body of law. You will leave this session with an understanding of:
- Federal and state laws that affect workplace drug policies and how to create defensible employment policies.
- Medicinal marijuana protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act and how to prevent litigation.
- The top mistakes to avoid when drafting and enforcing drug use policies.
