With 46 million Americans facing substance use disorders and cannabis laws evolving across all 50 states, workplace drug policies have become a critical challenge for employers and employees alike.

Employment law expert Keya Denner from Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete joins Tom Hagy on the Emerging Litigation Podcast to break down what you need to know about cannabis, drug testing, and workplace safety in 2024.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• How state cannabis laws are reshaping workplace drug testing policies
• Balancing employee privacy rights with workplace safety obligations
• ADA compliance and reasonable accommodation for substance use disorders
• What “fitness for duty” means and when it can be required
• Documentation strategies that protect employers from litigation
• Common misconceptions about prescription drugs and workplace impairment
• How legal drug use (medical/recreational cannabis) affects employment
• Building safety programs that respect employee rights and reduce accidents

KEY INSIGHTS:

• Safety and privacy aren’t competing interests—employers must uphold both
• Documentation and consistency are your strongest legal defenses
• Legal drug use doesn’t eliminate safety concerns but requires individualized accommodation
• 46 million Americans have substance use disorders—this affects every workplace

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Tom Hagy
Litigation Enthusiast and
Host of the Emerging Litigation Podcast
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FILED UNDER: Labor & Employment Law​​
TAGS: Cannabis | Fair Employment Practices Act (FEPA) | Risk Management