Lately, products containing CBD (from beer to skin cream to oils that can be diffused and vaped) seem to be all the rage. Why are CBD products suddenly turning up everywhere (your local Sheetz convenience store for...more
3/6/2020
/ Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Cannabis Products ,
Commercial Truck Drivers ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Dietary Supplements ,
Drug Testing ,
Employment Policies ,
Farm Bill ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Hemp ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana-Infused Edibles ,
Plant Based Products ,
Recreational Use ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Trucking Industry ,
Workplace Safety
Two years ago, the first medical marijuana dispensary opened in Pennsylvania. Since that time, well over a hundred thousand Pennsylvania residents have become certified to use medical marijuana, additional conditions were...more
2/10/2020
/ Adverse Employment Action ,
Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Drug Testing ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Job Applicants ,
Labor Regulations ,
Marijuana ,
Medical Marijuana ,
New Legislation ,
Protected Class ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
State and Local Government ,
State Labor Laws ,
Workplace Safety
What’s new in the world of medical marijuana, as it impacts your workplace? Quite a bit, actually. Here is the rundown.
PA Medical Marijuana Act – Anxiety and Tourette’s Syndrome Added to List of Serious Medical...more
7/25/2019
/ Adverse Employment Action ,
Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Cannabis Products ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Drug Testing ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Employment Policies ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Labor Relations ,
Marijuana ,
Medical Marijuana ,
Private Right of Action ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Recreational Use ,
State and Local Government ,
State Labor Laws ,
Workplace Safety
Typically, a drug test cannot be certified as positive until a Medical Review Officer (“MRO”) verifies the result. For drivers subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act, Department of Transportation Regulations state...more
There are many opportunities to reduce workers’ compensation liability exposure both before and after litigation commences. Indeed, one of the best strategies for reducing costs is to develop a culture of “safety” in the...more