Conferences and Speeches

High Times in the Workplace: Marijuana Legalization

Tuesday, February 28, 2017
11:30 AM - 01:30 PM Pacific Standard Time

Kate McGuigan will join PIHRA to discuss California’s legalization of marijuana and how it intersects with federal and state law.

Discussion will include:

  • The scope of marijuana legalization in the US
  • The use of medical marijuana
  • Conflicts between federal, state, and local law
  • How to handle legalization of marijuana in policies, procedures, handbooks
  • Hiring and firing issues
  • Employee discipline and safety
  • ADA and reasonable accommodations
  • Leaves of absence
  • Multi-state compliance