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Medical Marijuana in the Workplace

  • July 14, 2026
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Webinar

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*** CLEs are free for all CPPA members ***

“How High Is Too High?” – Legal Updates & Best Practices

As medical and recreational marijuana laws continue to evolve, employers face increasing risk and confusion when it comes to compliance, discipline, accommodations, and drug testing. This Lunch & Learn provides employers with practical, up‑to‑date guidance on how to navigate medical marijuana issues in the workplace—without running afoul of state or federal law.

Led by Denise E. Elliott of McNees Wallace & Nurick, this engaging session breaks down the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act (Act 16), recent Pennsylvania court decisions, and how overlapping federal requirements impact employer policies and decision‑making.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act affects hiring, discipline, and termination
  • What the anti‑discrimination provisions really mean—and when employers may still take action
  • The difference between legal use and being “under the influence” at work
  • When employers must engage in the interactive accommodation process
  • How drug testing rules apply to medical marijuana, CBD, and recreational use
  • Key court cases every paralegal should know—and what they tell us about risk
  • Special considerations for safety‑sensitive positions, drivers, and federal contractors
  • Emerging trends from other states (including New Jersey, New York, and Maryland) and what may be “coming soon” to Pennsylvania

Approval for one CLE credit hour pending from NFPA and the Keystone Alliance of Paralegal Associations.



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