Altered States or Deep Dish With Mushrooms: A Practical Approach to Drug and Alcohol Testing in 2024 and Beyond | Sessions

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Altered States or Deep Dish With Mushrooms: A Practical Approach to Drug and Alcohol Testing in 2024 and Beyond
Sunday 06/23/2024 01:45 PM - 02:45 PM   Add to calendar

Competencies: Organization (Technical), People (Technical) | Intended Audience: Mid-Level
Workplace Application:
A practical approach to the drafting and updating of drug and alcohol policies and testing procedures. 

With more than 40 states having legalized cannabis in one form or another and at least two states legalizing the use of therapeutic ( psilocybin) mushrooms human resources professionals need to address these realities as they update and enforce their organization's drug and alcohol policies. This session will review federal and state laws as well as legal issues presented with this evolving issue.

Learning Objectives:

  • Awareness of federal and state law issues.
  • Update on reasonable accommodation as it relates to cannabis.
  • Alert to legal pitfalls with health questionnaires involving drug use.
  • EAP and other resources Practical approach to discipline and discharge.
Jim  Reidy, Esq. Photo
Presenter:
Jim Reidy, Esq., Shareholder,
Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA