Sessions

With the legalization of recreation use of marijuana in two states, the move to decriminalize marijuana in other states, and the wide-spread acceptance of medical marijuana, we are faced with new challenges with regard to drug-testing and enforcing workplace safety policies.  Additionally, the misuse of prescription drugs and alcohol continue to account for workplace accidents and injuries as well as attendance and job performance problems. Federal and state discrimination and privacy laws can shield medication information from employers who are already worried about "perceived as disabled" and other claims.  This session will survey the current state of the law, review workplace trends with drug and alcohol testing and identify legal pitfalls to avoid and affirmative steps you can still take to keep their workplace safe and functioning properly.