Chamber Member Luncheon - Marijuana Legalization in Michigan & Employer Rights Chamber - March 2019

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Michigan just became the ninth state in the nation to legalize recreational marijuana and employers have been left with a lot of questions.

What can you do and not do from a legal standpoint?

What are your rights as an employer?

To help answer those questions, Don Lawless, labor and employment law attorney from Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Grand Rapids, will provide a comprehensive break down of the new law.

Mr. Lawless will discuss the inherent issues for employers regarding legalized recreational marijuana including:

• Best policies and practices you can implement within the workplace to protect yourself and your employees.

• The impact on other laws and regulations on the recreational use of marijuana, such as:

-ADA and state disability laws

-OSHA/MIOSHA enforcement regarding post-accident drug testing

-State laws that protect lawful off-duty conduct

In addition, Allendale Township Supervisor Adam Elenbaas will be available to give an update regarding dispensaries and Allendale Township specific issues.