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Forward(Recorded Webinar) High Stakes: Marijuana Reclassification & Workplace Policy for Federally Funded Organizations
Register now to receive access to the recorded webinar on August 4, 2026. Live webinar registrants will automatically receive access to the recorded webinar.
This spring, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it would move FDA-approved products and state-licensed medical marijuana to the more flexible Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). However, adult-use (recreational) marijuana remains subject to the strict Schedule I classification substance pending the outcome of a June 29 hearing.
As federal marijuana policy undergoes its most significant shift in decades, non-profit organizations and federal grantees face growing uncertainty around workplace compliance, employee rights, safety standards, and funding obligations. This webinar will explore how marijuana reclassification may affect organization operations, including potential shifts in employment protections, enforcement expectations, and drug-free workplace policy requirements. Participants will gain practical guidance for balancing legal compliance, workforce management, risk mitigation, and organizational culture amid changing cannabis regulations.
Specifically, the webinar will address questions including:
1. How could marijuana reclassification affect grant compliance and workplace obligations?
2. What policy changes should organizations consider in legalized versus non-legalized states?
3. How should employers address employee marijuana use, impairment, and accommodations, particularly in light of drug-free workplace requirements?
4. What steps can organizations take now to reduce legal, operational, and funding-related risks?
Target Audience
- Executive Leadership
- Human Resources
- Compliance Officer
- Grant Administrators
- General Counsel
- Risk Managers
- Operations - Managers
Learning Objectives
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Explain how marijuana reclassification may affect workplace obligations for federally and state-funded organizations.
- Identify policy risks and compliance challenges in both legalized and non-legalized states.
- Develop strategies for updating workplace policies while maintaining funding, safety, and operational compliance.
Mindy B. Pava
Mindy serves as a Partner in the firm’s Litigation & Government Investigations, Federal Grants, Health Care and Education practice groups, where she focuses her practice on advising federal grantees (including research institutions and health centers) as they navigate all facets of administrative and judicial review. A seasoned litigator, Mindy has ample experience guiding clients through complex litigation matters in federal and state courts and advises clients on how to best mitigate risk when encountering a government investigation or regulatory review. [Full Bio]
Andrea C. Harris
Andrea Harris serves as Counsel with the firm’s Health Care practice group, where she advises clients on complex compliance, contract and business strategy, employment, and FTCA-related matters. As a former General Counsel and Director of Corporate Compliance for a multi-site FQHC, Andrea brings firsthand insight into the regulatory, operational, and governance challenges health centers face. She partners closely with clients to navigate high-stakes issues and develop practical, strategic solutions. [Full Bio]
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Available Credit
- 1.25 Certificate of Attendance
Price
Access Period
Recorded webinars are available for 180 days after the date of purchase or date of the webinar. Once posted to your account, you can view this webinar anytime on-demand during the access period identified in your purchase confirmation. For additional information on viewing and accessing webinars, view our full terms and conditions here.
Payment Policy
If you pay by credit card or PayPal, you will be able to access the recorded webinar immediately (unless the live webinar has not yet occurred). If you pay by check, we will grant access to the recording when we receive your check. You will receive a confirmation email once access is granted. Feldesman Training Solutions reserves the right to suspend access to the webinar if payment is not received within 30 days. For more information on payments and registration, please visit our FAQ page.
Cancellation Policy
No refunds will be provided for recorded webinars. Feldesman Training Solutions can transfer a registration to someone else within your organization or, provided you have not already viewed the webinar, transfer the registration to another on-demand program. Where the registration fee for the new webinar is higher, you must also pay the difference between the original course and the new course registration fee at the time of transfer. Administrative fees may also apply. If your organization purchased a webinar under the account of a staff member who no longer works for your organization, please contact us. View our full policy on refunds and cancellations here.
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