Navigating Workplace Challenges: The Impact of Marijuana’s Schedule III Reclassification

Wendy Sellers

Date:
April 17, 2025
Duration:
60 Minutes
Time:
12 PM EST | 9 AM PST | Thursday
Speaker:
Wendy Sellers

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Overview:

The shifting landscape of marijuana laws in the U.S. presents new challenges for employers, particularly with the recent move to reclassify cannabis as a Schedule III substance. As legalization and decriminalization efforts continue across states, businesses must carefully navigate the intersection of law, workplace policies, and employee rights. Leaders and HR professionals need a clear understanding of how these legal changes impact workplace dynamics, from drug screening policies to employee accommodations.

This informative webinar provides key insights into the evolving regulatory framework surrounding marijuana and equips employers with the knowledge necessary to adapt policies while maintaining compliance, safety, and workplace integrity. Attendees will gain actionable strategies to balance legal obligations, company values, and employee rights in an environment where marijuana use—both medical and recreational—is becoming increasingly common.

Why This Matters for Employers:

The federal government’s decision to shift marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule III classification represents a significant shift in drug policy, with direct implications for businesses across industries. This change will impact everything from drug testing policies to disability accommodations and employee conduct standards. Employers must assess how federal and state law conflicts affect workplace policies and take proactive measures to remain compliant while fostering a fair and productive work environment.


Why you should Attend:

Many organizations struggle with questions such as:

• Should employees be allowed to use marijuana during personal time?
• How can companies ensure workplace safety while respecting employee rights?
• What are the risks of maintaining or eliminating drug testing programs?
• How do state-specific marijuana laws interact with federal regulations?

This webinar will address these concerns and more, equipping attendees with practical strategies to handle marijuana-related workplace issues effectively.


Agenda:

✔ Understand the Legal Landscape – Gain clarity on how federal and state marijuana laws interact, including areas of conflict and potential resolutions.
✔ Evaluate Workplace Policies – Assess the advantages and disadvantages of allowing employees to use marijuana outside of work and the potential impact on workplace culture.
✔ Navigate Drug Testing Challenges – Learn how to balance workplace safety concerns with the risks of discrimination and privacy violations in drug screening programs.
✔ Develop a Comprehensive Marijuana Policy – Discover best practices for creating and implementing policies that align with evolving legal requirements and organizational values.
✔ Analyze Real-Life Case Studies – Examine real-world examples of how organizations have successfully—or unsuccessfully—addressed marijuana-related challenges in the workplace.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is designed for HR professionals, business owners, compliance officers, and organizational leaders who want to stay ahead of evolving marijuana laws and proactively shape workplace policies that balance compliance, safety, and employee rights. With cannabis laws rapidly changing, it’s critical for businesses to have clear, legally sound policies in place. Whether you’re revising an existing policy or creating one from scratch, this session will provide essential insights and tools to navigate the complexities of marijuana in the workplace. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert guidance on adapting to the new regulatory landscape

Who Will Benefit:

• Human resources professionals
• Business owners
• Plant managers
• Operations managers
• Safety managers
• Employee relations
• Location managers
• Division supervisors
• Supervisors
• Chief executives
• Executive directors
• Board members
• Senior management
• Managers
• Hiring staff
• Business Partners
• Principals
• Senior management
• Business operations managers
• Compliance officers and managers
• Risk management staff

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Instructor:

Wendy Sellers

Speaker

Wendy Sellers, MHR, MHA, SHRM-SCP, SPHR known as "The HR Lady®," is a dedicated business partner and HR consultant with multiple degrees and many HR related certifications and licenses. She has years of experience and has worked in many HR areas such as operations, downsizing, change management, corporate culture, remote and in-person workplaces, coaching, training, HR education, and leadership development. Wendy's straightforward style means she doesn't sugarcoat things. She believes that people are a company's greatest asset and should be treated as such. That means training and empowering managers, supervisors and employees to be successful in their roles is not an option, it is mandatory. Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady, trains administrators on HR compliance and managers on the rest: the people part, from hiring to termination.