Program Details
2025-05-21 13:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2025-05-21 13:00:00
2h CLE Credits
Intermediate
2
1:00 pm - 1:20 pm ESTThis session examines the federal and state legal frameworks governing substance use in the workplace, including the Drug-Free Workplace Act and DOT regulations. Attendees will learn how cannabis’s Schedule I status impacts employment decisions and navigate the complexities of multi-state compliance.
Keya C. Denner
Tammy C. Woolley 1:20 pm - 1:40 pm ESTExplore DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations and the CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements for safety-sensitive positions. This session clarifies zero-tolerance policies for THC and explains the critical distinctions between federal and state testing protocols.
Keya C. DennerTammy C. Woolley 1:40 pm - 2:00 pm ESTLearn how the ADA intersects with state medical cannabis laws and the 19 jurisdictions offering employment protections for cardholders. This session covers statutory interpretation strategies and the critical distinction between hemp and marijuana under federal law.
Keya C. DennerTammy C. Woolley 2:00 pm - 2:10 pm ESTA short intermission allowing attendees to refresh before continuing with the remaining sessions on drug testing tactics and policy development.
Keya C. DennerTammy C. Woolley 2:10 pm - 2:30 pm ESTDiscover the science behind drug testing methods and why urinalysis cannot prove current impairment. This session emphasizes the critical role of documented behavioral observations and proper protocols for reasonable suspicion testing.
Keya C. DennerTammy C. Woolley 2:30 pm - 2:50 pm ESTMaster the essential components of compliant substance use policies tailored to your company’s philosophy and workforce. Learn how to address multi-state considerations, training requirements, and union obligations while mitigating legal exposure.
Keya C. DennerTammy C. Woolley 2:50 pm - 3:10 pm ESTExamine the zero-tolerance requirements under DOT regulations and recent case law developments affecting employer liability. This session covers FMCSA resources, the oral fluid testing delay, and lessons from key decisions like Xanatetch v. Walmart.
Keya C. DennerTammy C. WoolleyKeya is an experienced litigator who has been practicing labor and employment law for almost 20 years, handling discrimination, disability, non-compete, trade secret protections, and wage and hour class actions. He is nationally recognized for his expertise in legal cannabis and its impact on the workplace.
Tammy has more than two decades of experience successfully representing employers in defense of claims arising out of the employment relationship, routinely advising clients on employment-related issues to avoid litigation.
Keya is an experienced litigator who has been practicing labor and employment law for almost 20 years, handling discrimination, disability, non-compete, trade secret protections, and wage and hour class actions. He is nationally recognized for his expertise in legal cannabis and its impact on the workplace.
Tammy has more than two decades of experience successfully representing employers in defense of claims arising out of the employment relationship, routinely advising clients on employment-related issues to avoid litigation.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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