Cannabis Laws & Workplace Drug Testing: What Employers & Employees MUST Know in 2026 from Emerging Litigation Podcast

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Cannabis Laws & Workplace Drug Testing: What Employers & Employees MUST Know in 2026

41 minutes Posted Jan 5, 2026 at 3:00 pm.

Opening Stats And Scope Of The Problem

Framing The Legal Lens For Employers

Guest Intro And Cannabis Law Context

Are Rising Numbers Or Better Measurement

Testing Limits And Cannabis Impairment Challenges

Reasonable Suspicion And Performance Red Flags

Balancing Privacy With Safety

ADA Basics And Medical Inquiry Stages

Common Pitfalls And Confidentiality

Documentation, Training, And Checklists

Fitness For Duty And FMLA Mechanics

Misconceptions About Prescriptions And Cannabis

Multi‑State Policies And Testing Laws

Politics, Scheduling, And Future Shifts

Core Takeaways On On‑Duty Impairment

Social Media, Reputation, And Employment Risk

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With 46 million Americans facing substance use disorders and cannabis laws evolving across all 50 states, workplace drug policies have become a critical challenge for employers and employees alike. Employment law expert Keya Denner from Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete joins Tom Hagy on the Emerging Litigation Podcast to break down what you need to know about cannabis, drug testing, and workplace safety in 2024. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: - How state cannabis laws are reshaping workplace dru...

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