Name
Legislative Updates for Employers in the Cannabis Era.
Date & Time
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 10:10 AM - 11:05 AM
Speakers
Carol Moss, Hellmuth & Johnson
Brent Lundell, United Prairie Bank
Nicholas Valle, Winthrop & Weinstine
Carol Moss Brent Lundell Nicholas Valle
Description

 

  • Cannabis and Workplace Drug Testing: Navigating Minnesota’s protections for off-duty cannabis use and updating drug testing policies accordingly.
  • Non-Compete Ban Updates: Implementing best practices under Minnesota’s non-compete restrictions, with any 2025–2026 clarifications.
  • Non-Disparagement and Confidentiality Restrictions: Complying with current limits on restrictive covenants in employment contracts.
  • Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST): Ensuring ongoing compliance with Minnesota’s ESST program.
  • Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML): Managing the PFML program requirements, including contributions and administration.
  • Social Equity Hiring: Aligning with cannabis licensing mandates for hiring from communities disproportionately impacted by prior prohibition.
  • Workplace Safety and Cannabis: Addressing OSHA compliance, impairment protocols, and safety standards for cannabis-related roles.
  • Best Practices for Policy Updates: Crafting and updating employee handbooks to reflect 2025–2026 cannabis, medical cannabis, and labor law changes.