IS YOUR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE DISCRIMINATORY? THE CONFLUENCE OF DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION AND MIND-ALTERING SUBSTANCES

In light of recent high-profile court rulings on the topic (and decisions that are likely to come in the following months), now is an ideal time to address the interplay between disability antidiscrimination laws and an employer's right to a drug-free workplace. There are myriad multijurisdictional issues, the laws are constantly changing, and employers are not sure how to stay safe when there are no clear answers. This session will address how medical marijuana use, prescription drug use, and alcohol and drug addiction are impacted by disability antidiscrimination laws.