Barickman helps prepare employers for cannabis legalization with Heartland Community College workshop

 

[October 29, 2019] 

Heartland Community College is presenting a workshop to help Illinois employers prepare their businesses for the marijuana legalization measures going into effect at the beginning of the new year.

On Tuesday, November 19 Heartland will present Cannabis in the Workplace: Your Policies and Communications. The class will explore how new legislation affects companies and their employees.

“With Illinois’s upcoming legalization of cannabis, the re-evaluation of drug-free workplaces and safety policies is becoming a priority for employers,” said Angie Coughlin, Director of Continuing Education Outreach and Professional Development. “This workshop will help participants learn more about how the recreational cannabis law might impact their business.”

At the workshop, Illinois State Senator Jason Barickman will provide the need-to-know background on Illinois cannabis legislation and respond to questions attendees have about the state’s legalization measures.

Business professor Terry Lowe will discuss how employers can identify gaps in company policies and help participants work to map an effective communication plan for employees.

For more information, or to register for the Cannabis in the Workplace program contact Heartland Community College at 309-268-8160 or visit www.heartland. edu/Cannabis.  Cost is $15. Pre-registration is required.

[Steve Fast
Director, Public Information
Heartland Community College]