Up in Smoke: Marijuana Use Presents Conflicts for Contractor

Despite recent state legislation legalizing the use of marijuana, pot use is still illegal on federal facilities. This presentation and discussion will cover:

The intersection between state laws legalizing marijuana use and federal contracts;
The current status of federal law and “Drug-Free Workplace” clauses in federal contracts;
The implications for employees that are obtaining and retaining security clearances; and
Best practices for HR professionals and employers on drug policy.

Join us, Nov 7 from 8:30 – 10:00 am, for a discussion with Alan Symonette, President and Owner of Symonette ADR Services, to discuss the best drug policy and investigation practices for government contractors. Mr. Symonette is an accomplished labor arbitrator with work in the federal market, the National Football League and private organizations. Breakfast and networking will begin at 8:00 a.m.

Speaker and Presenter Information

Featured speakers:

Alan Symonette, President and Owner of Symonette ADR Services, will discuss the best drug policy and investigation practices for government contractors. Mr. Symonette is an accomplished labor arbitrator with work in the federal market, the National Football League and private organizations.

Alan Chvotkin, Executive Vice President and Counsel of PSC, is responsible for the association’s legislative and regulatory policy activity. He oversees the PSC Human Resources and Labor Policy Committee, which serves as a forum to learn about the federal government’s efforts to ensure contractors are compliant with contract-unique requirements related to equal opportunity employment, prevailing wages and fringe benefits and other issues.

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Office of the President (includes OMB), Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Housing & Urban Development, Dept of the Interior, Dept of Justice, Dept of Labor, Dept of State, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Treasury, Dept of Veterans Affairs, EPA, GSA, USPS, SSA, NASA, Other Federal Agencies, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), Judicial Branch Agencies, State Government, Municipal Government, CIA, FEMA, Office of Personnel Management, Coast Guard, National Institutes of Health, FAA, USAID, National Guard Association, EEOC, Federal Government, State & Local Government, FDA, Foreign Governments/Agencies