“Will I Have a Drunk, Drugged and Stoned Workforce?” Medical Marijuana, Prescription Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace “Will I Have a Drunk, Drugged and Stoned Workforce?” Presented By: Dawn J. Lanouette Hinman, Howard and Kattell, LLP 80 Exchange Street Binghamton, New York 13902-5250 607-723-5341 dlanouette@hhk.com © 2015 Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP “Attorney Advertising”
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Federal Laws Drug Free Workplace Omnibus Transportation Act Occupational Health and Safety Act Controlled Substance Act
Marijuana How Did We Get Here?
New York Compassionate Care Act NY Public Health Law § 3360
Medical Marijuana Use as a Recognized Disability
What About Caregivers?
Recreational Marijuana Use
Prescription Drug Use 300% Increase in use
Can You Ask About Legal Prescriptions? “Job-related and consistent with business necessity” “direct threat to public safety” - EEOC Guidance 2000
Risks $750,000 Settlement Dura Automotive for including legal prescriptions in the drug testing $200,000 Settlement for pre- employment inquiries including prescription drug use. $146,000 Settlement for Healthcare Facility for requiring disclosure of narcotic pain medication.
What Is Your Policy? Drug Testing FMLA Leave for Substance Abuse Medical Marijuana
Be Careful of Making Inquiries
Consider Different Standards for “Safety Sensitive” Positions Job Description
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