The Cannabis Effect: How Evolving State Laws Are Impacting Employment Policy and the Workplace

• Can we continue to test applicants for marijuana? What about current employees?
• What are my obligations if I believe an employee is impaired on the job?
• Must I allow medical marijuana products on site?
• Can I terminate an employee for cannabis use outside of work?

From hiring policies to drug testing to meeting on-site safety requirements, evolving state cannabis laws are raising new questions and changing the game rapidly for employers. Businesses are grappling with new challenges as they must adapt employment and workplace policies to comply with expanding rights for employees using medical or recreational marijuana.

Join M&S Partner Lisa Messner and Associate Chad Blackham for a discussion of what every business needs to know about this growing area of employment and labor law and learn best practices to keep your business ahead of the curve and in compliance.