February Luncheon – Marijuana in the Workplace

November 8, 2016 marked a historic election for a number of reasons, including passage of Proposition 64 (known as “The Adult Use of Marijuana Act”), which legalizes the recreational use of marijuana for adults 21 years of age and older.

Ron S. Brand, a Shareholder at Jackson Tidus, A Law Corporation, will give an overview of Proposition 64 and discuss the legal issues that employers and employee face in light of Proposition 64’s passage.

What you will Learn…

• Can employers can still maintain a zero-tolerance policy and a drug-free workplace?
• What about employment related drug testing and the implications of positive tests?
• Do employers have a duty to accommodate medical marijuana use?

Ron S. Brand
Shareholder
Jackson Tidus, A Law Corporation

Ron S. Brand focuses his practice on providing legal advice, guidance, and representation to employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, including defense against Federal and State-based wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment, discrimination, wage and hour, whistleblower, defamation, breach of contract, fraudulent inducement, and other similar claims brought by current and former employees. He represents employers in both Federal and State courts, and before administrative agencies, including the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.