Seminar: Legalization of Marijuana in the Workplace and What Employers Need to Know.
Seminar: “Legalization of Marijuana in the Workplace and What Employers Need to Know.” Hosted by the Associate Committee of the Builders League of South Jersey Presented In-Person:
Thursday, June 9th from 9:30 am - 10:30 am.
Location: Builders League of South Jersey Address: 114 Haddontowne Court, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 Complimentary registration for all BLSJ Members Non-member fee $25.00 per person Register at www.blsj.com
Megan Knowlton Balne, Partner at Hyland Levin Shapiro, LLP, practices in the South Jersey and Philadelphia area, and leads the Employment Practice Group. This seminar will explore the legal framework, interaction with federal law, and best practices, for employers moving forward. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of managing workers in an age of newly passed cannabis legislation in New Jersey. Discussion will include:
• Learning what the new cannabis laws mean for the workplace
Handling pre-employment drug screenings
Addressing cannabis use by employees in safety sensitive jobs
Taking action when you suspect an employee is impaired
Complying with drug-free workplace requirements of owners
Managing risks arising from cannabis in the workplace
Avoiding liability for disability discrimination for medical cannabis users