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Going Green: A Legal Guide to Medical Marijuana in the Workplace

September 20, 202312:00 pm ESTFree Webinar

Employers often grapple with the intricate legal landscape surrounding medical marijuana usage in workplaces, leading to uncertainty and potential conflicts between employers and employees. Join FBT attorneys Kate Koop and Ryan Stevens on September 20, 2023, as they dissect the legal challenges arising from medical marijuana in the workplace, including impairment recognition, state-specific laws, recent employment-related cases, and effective employer strategies.

Participants will learn how to navigate the nuanced legal aspects of medical marijuana in the workplace, gaining insights into identifying impairment signs, understanding varying state laws, staying informed about recent legal cases, and implementing proactive measures to address these issues.

Interested? Register today.

*This program is pending approval for SHRM and HRCI credits.

Presenters

Katherine Koop Irwin
Katherine Koop Irwin

Partner

Pittsburgh, PA

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