Marijuana in the Workplace: Navigating the Hazy Intersection of Law, Ethics, and Business

Marijuana in the Workplace: Navigating the Hazy Intersection of Law, Ethics, and Business

Live Webinar

Guest Speaker:   Wendy Sellers
Topic:   Human Resources
Credit:   HRCI 1.00, SHRM 1.00, ATAHR 1.00
Average Rating: 4.6 / 5

Webinar Details $199

  • Webinar Date: June 5, 2025
  • Webinar Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT   live
  • Webinar Length: 60 Minutes
  • Guest Speaker:   Wendy Sellers
  • Topic:   Human Resources
  • Credit:   HRCI 1.00, SHRM 1.00, ATAHR 1.00
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As the national conversation around marijuana use continues to evolve, HR professionals and business leaders must adapt to a rapidly changing legal and cultural landscape. With more states legalizing or decriminalizing cannabis, organizations are facing new questions about employee rights, workplace safety, and compliance. This 90-minute webinar provides essential guidance on balancing legal obligations with workplace expectations and offers a structured approach to developing clear, enforceable policies that reflect current laws and company culture.

Through expert-led insights and real-world case studies, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of how to handle marijuana-related issues in your workplace—from federal vs. state legal conflicts to navigating the complexities of drug screening. Whether you're crafting new policies or updating existing ones, this session equips you with the practical tools and critical thinking needed to respond effectively and lawfully.

Your Benefits for Attending:
  • Federal vs. State: Dive deep into the juxtaposition of federal laws against state legislation on marijuana, exploring the potential conflicts and resolutions.
  • To Allow or Not to Allow: Evaluate the pros and cons of permitting employees to use marijuana during personal time and its potential impact on workplace dynamics and productivity.
  • Screening Dilemmas: Discuss the intricacies of drug screening, weighing its benefits for workplace safety against its cons, including potential discrimination or invasion of privacy.
  • Building an Informed Policy: Learn how to construct and implement a comprehensive marijuana policy that respects legal boundaries, company values, and employee rights.
  • Case Studies: Analyze real-life scenarios where businesses navigated marijuana-related challenges, drawing insights for best practices and potential pitfalls.

Why You Should Attend:
Gain the clarity and confidence needed to create or update marijuana policies that are compliant, consistent, and culturally aware. Walk away with actionable insights that support both your employees and your organization.

  • Wendy Sellers

HRCI Credit

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Speakers Performance Based On Past Webinar Survey Results

Average rating

4.6 / 5

This speaker has received a total of 840 survey responses. Attendees have given an average rating of 4.6 stars out of a possible 5, reflecting on the speakers performance on the following questions.

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4.5 Stars
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4.6 Stars

Reviews From Past Webinar Surveys

Our webinars are crafted to deliver exceptional value and insight to business professionals. To ensure we meet and exceed your expectations, we conduct thorough post live webinar surveys. Below, you'll find genuine feedback from attendees, sharing their thoughts on the speaker's performance. These reviews highlight our commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in providing top-tier educational experiences.

Becky H.
May 11, 2020
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I really like that she is honest and realistic about how quickly things change.

Mikako M.
May 11, 2020
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Jon F.
May 8, 2020
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Today's presenter, Wendy Sellers, was pushing an agenda of fear and recommending extreme and unrealistic measures. Making all office staff take their temperature with a person standing there and waiting a few minutes to be tested (and retested based on weather) is simply NOT realistic, and office staff would not accept waiting in line for 5-10 minutes (or worse) every time they enter the office. This is simply not realistic, and it's even worse for many companies that specify an official starting time like 8AM for all office staff to facilitate everyone being there when needed by management or customers. Requiring office staff to wear masks is also not realistic in my view, and I think we'd get a lot of resistance. Neither is taking people's fans away. Requiring fans to be under one's desk would be a lot more feasible, and just as effective. In addition, Wendy made absolutely no mention of testing to identify those who already have immunity and therefore should have no fear of returning to the workplace at all. Top Immunology lab experts confirm people would have immunity after recovering or being assymptomatic, and a person would simply die if they did not develop some form of immunity! Preventing those 65 and older from returning to the office, while allowing 64 year olds to do so is also arbitrary and frankly discriminatory. We need more practical solutions that can actually be implemented without extreme disruption to the business. She should have specified different recommendations for retail/store businesses and headquarters or backoffice staff as well. The review of CDC, EEOC and ADA guidelines was helpful, but practicality needs to be considered. At the end of the day, we need our people to feel comfortable collaborating with each other as opposed to viewing each other as a vector or threat. Clearing those who have immunity and those who are otherwise healthy and say they're not concerned, while accommodating others by allowing them to continue working remotely without asking them specific health-related questions is a lot more realistic. The reality is, we need better solutions than what Wendy Sellers presented today.

Liza W.
May 8, 2020
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Brandon E.
May 8, 2020
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Brandi C.
May 8, 2020
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Too much data to cover in the amount of time allowed

Jane S.
May 8, 2020
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Well done webinar and I appreciate the support beyond the webinar via LinkedIn and Facebook.

Fanci W.
May 8, 2020
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Great speaker & excellent outline to follow.

Christine G.
May 8, 2020
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Heather D.
May 8, 2020
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