Cramming for the Test: A Study Session for CBD, Medical Marijuana, and Reasonable Suspicion in the Workplace

Presented by Sarah Laboranti, MBA SHRM-CP, Human Resources Consultant – Dynamic Corporate Solutions

Contact Information

Sarah Laboranti, MBA SHRM-CP

Human Resources Consultant

Dynamic Corporate Solutions

904-278-5383 x3005

 slaboranti@dynamiccorp.com 

Session Description

The landscape of the CBD and marijuana industry is changing at record pace. Regardless

of the industry or state you do business in, it is essential that HR professionals are

educated and able to communicate with employees and leaders throughout the

organization on this fluid topic. This session takes us “back to school” to understand the

history and science behind cannabis products, THC and CBD, and provide a realistic plan

for workplace policies, employee communication, and reasonable suspicion testing.

Learning Objectives

• Discuss the history of CBD and the 2018 Farm Bill’s impact on the industry

• Examine the biology of the Cannabis plant, hemp, and THC

• Learn the differences between CBD and THC

• Review the current national landscape of recreational and medical marijuana

• Understand the importance of clear HR policies and a robust Reasonable Suspicion

program.

About the Speaker

 Sarah Laboranti is a motivated HR professional with over nineteen years of experience. She graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management. She served as the HR Employment Manager for one of the largest hospital systems in the Knoxville, TN area.

Sarah filled multiple HR roles over the course of three system-wide merger/acquisitions within a 13-year span. She developed and implemented a new performance process throughout the health system, led the implementation of a new HRIS/Payroll system, and communicated all HR policy changes during the health system mergers.