Impact of Legalized Marijuana in the Construction Industry - What Employers Should Know

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Time: 3:00PM - 4:15 PM (ET), 12:00PM - 1:15 PM (PT)

Ohio became the 24th state to legalize recreational marijuana in 2024, and the trend continues. Moreover, federal agencies responsible for classifying controlled substances recommended downgrading cannabis' classification under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act from Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance. State and federal legislative and regulatory changes have significant consequences for the construction industry as employers attempt to find and retain talent and maintain drug-free workplaces. Employers with multiple locations struggle keeping up with ever changing state and local laws and the consequences of increased access to legalized marijuana throughout the country.

Learning Objectives:

After this session, attendees will be able to:

• Educate employers in the construction industry regarding legislative and regulatory changes throughout the country.
• Identify trends regarding employer and employee rights and responsibilities as well as new testing methods
• Evaluate the impact of new laws and regulations on employer drug testing policies and recommended changes.

Level & Prerequisites
This is a group-live program at the Basic level. No prerequisites are required.

CPE information
Earn 1.5 CPE credits in the field of Management Services.
CPE can only be earned by attending the live session and is not available by watching the recording.

CCIFP Information
Earn 1.5 CCIFP Professional Development credits toward the General or Construction Knowledge Requirement

Who Should Attend?

• Business Owners
• CFOs
• Company Safety Professionals
  
• Controllers
• General Contractors
• Human Resource Professional
  
• Professional Advisors
• Program Managers

Speaker:
James B. Yates, Attorney, SHRM-SCP, Eastman & Smith

Price
Free for CFMA Members and $69 for Non-members