Marijuana Policy & Best Practices: Handling Employee Use & Historic Marijuana Rescheduling

Is your institution ready for the toughest cannabis compliance climate yet? As federal classification and state rules rapidly shift — and with 2026 ushering in marijuana rescheduling, new prohibitions on intoxicating hemp, and tighter scrutiny from FinCEN, FFIEC, and federal banking regulators — your compliance framework must be bulletproof. Join this essential webinar to learn how to insulate your financial institution from regulatory risk, define your obligations under the latest laws, and build internal policies that withstand examination in today’s evolving cannabis landscape.

Why should you attend:

Is your organization prepared to manage medical and recreational marijuana use by employees and job candidates? While it remains illegal on the federal level, despite reclassification from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3, states are swiftly legalizing medical and recreational use. Regardless of where your state stands, now is the time to address employee and applicant marijuana use (at the office, home, and elsewhere) and to develop and enforce best practices-based marijuana policy in compliance with your HR rules and the law. This webinar will discuss when, why, and how to test employees for suspected impairment and explain the potential benefits of accommodating medical marijuana use. It will explain what rescheduling does and does not mean for financial institutions. It will also cover regulatory rules set forth by ADA, FMLA, OSHA, DOT, and Workers’ Comp. Learn to communicate cannabis rules, manage employee expectations, support workplace safety, and comply with the courts in the age of legalized marijuana.

Attendees Will Learn:

By attending this course, participants will gain knowledge on:

Review historic marijuana rescheduling and its impact on financial institutions, the Safer Banking Act, and IRS Section 280E
Marijuana policy to manage on-the-job use by onsite and remote employees
Federal/state laws and industry/government regulations governing cannabis use
Handling testing, terminations, and accommodations strategically to avoid losing valuable staff
Managing employee expectations, productivity, and safety in compliance with best practices

Areas Covered in the Session:-

Understand the interplay between federal and state marijuana laws, identifying conflicts and potential resolutions.
Evaluate the pros and cons of allowing employees to use marijuana during personal time and its impact on workplace dynamics.
Explore the challenges of drug screening, balancing workplace safety with concerns about discrimination and privacy.
Learn to develop and implement a comprehensive marijuana policy that aligns with legal requirements and organizational values.
Analyze real-life case studies to identify best practices and avoid common pitfalls in addressing marijuana-related workplace issues.

Who should attend?

Compliance
HR
Training
Hiring
Legal
Managers and executives
Anyone responsible for workplace policy & compliance

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