This Weed at Work

Ep227: 

It’s 4/20, a date that lives in hempfamy… 

What started in the early 70’s as a meetup time for a group of high schoolers to smoke weed, is now a symbol of marijuana merriment. And with more states legalizing recreational use, HR professionals are trying to get their heads around the safety risks, impact on productivity and performance, legal implications, and its effects on employee relations and public image.

Lawyer on the Clock:

8:49 - There is currently a case in front of the supreme court taking up the issue of what employers have to do to accommodate religious requests. 

15:05 - Confirmation hearings are about to begin for Julie Su, the nominee for Labor Secretary, who is a proponent of the California ABC test to determine whether a person is an independent contractor or employee. 

Philburt’s Phorum:

21:03 - Monique is back, celebrating 4/20, and giving Phil and Burt a chance to test their reasonable suspicion skills. 

This Weed at Work:

25:26 - At yesterday’s Reasonable Suspicion program, someone asked, can we designate all of our manufacturing jobs safety critical? Phil and Burt go into detail on how, why, and when a position is safety sensitive.

30:31 - The legalization of marijuana for medical and recreational purposes does not give an employee the right to be at work under the influence of marijuana.

 

Host(s): 

Phil Brandt, President and CEO, AAIM Employers’ Association

Burt Garland, Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins

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