What you’ll learn inside:

  • What you can regulate at work (and what you usually can’t)
  • The difference between off-duty use and on-the-job impairment
  • Why cannabis is different (and why behavior matters more than test results)
  • What to document, what to say, and what not to do
  • Real workplace scenarios with simple manager action steps

This guide helps you focus on what you can manage at work: behavior, safety, and performance.

Every situation is unique—reach out for specific help if needed.

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See inside for clear, step-by-step actions you can use the moment a real situation arises.

A blog by CEDR, written by HR Experts to help you run your practice.

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