Marijuana in the Workplace: Clearing the Haze on Employer & Employee Rights, Policies, Compliance and Best Practices

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SHRM & HRCI Approved Webinar | CEUs = 1.0 Credit Hours

Overview:

The landscape of cannabis laws and workplace policies is shifting faster than ever. Employers and employees alike are facing new questions about rights, responsibilities, and workplace safety. This webinar provides the clarity, legal insight, and practical tools you need to confidently navigate marijuana-related issues in your organization — from HR policies to compliance risks.

What will You Learn:

  • Understand Federal vs. State Laws regarding marijuana usage (recreational or medicinal): Gain clarity on how differing regulations impact workplace policies and employer obligations. This includes ADA (Federal vs State ADA) laws.
  • Evaluate Usage Policies: Assess the pros and cons of permitting employee marijuana use off-duty and understand potential implications for workplace productivity and culture.
  • Navigate Drug Screening Challenges: Learn how to balance workplace safety with employee privacy and anti-discrimination protections.
  • Develop or Update Company Policies: Create and implement a clear, legally sound marijuana policy aligned with organizational values and employee rights.
  • Draw Insights from Case Studies: Examine real-world examples of how companies have handled marijuana-related workplace issues — and apply those lessons to your own organization.

Why You should Attend:

Are you ready for the new workplace reality?
As cannabis legalization spreads across the U.S., employers are caught between conflicting state and federal rules — and employees are unsure of their rights. Join our expert-led webinar, "Marijuana and the Workplace: Employer and Employee Rights", to gain actionable insights on creating compliant policies, protecting workplace safety, and respecting employee rights. Don't let uncertainty cloud your decisions — register today to get the clarity you need to lead with confidence.

Who Should Attend:

  • HR Professionals & Managers tasked with updating workplace policies
  • Business Owners & Executives navigating compliance and employee relations
  • Compliance Officers & Legal Counsel responsible for risk mitigation
  • Supervisors & Team Leaders managing day-to-day employee performance and safety
  • Anyone interested in understanding employee rights and employer responsibilities in the era of legalized marijuana
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Wendy Sellers
The HR Lady

Wendy Sellers “The HR Lady®,” is an HR consultant, conference speaker, educator, author, and podcast host specializing in attracting and retaining talent by educating and developing managers, business owners and employees too. Her approach will help revolutionize hiring and retention, hold your team accountable, deliver effective feedback, and elevate employee performance and behavior. 

With over 25 years of experience, Wendy has worked in many areas of HR, such as operations, downsizing, change management, corporate culture, coaching, training, education, and leadership development. She has served businesses of all sizes, from local startups to global enterprises. Wendy has worked in and across diverse industries, including healthcare, dental, professional services, technology, manufacturing, construction, engineering, non-profit, higher education (college & universities), federal contractors, public safety, and government agencies – to name a few.