Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing Update: Regulatory Implications & Workplace Safety Considerations
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
12:00-1:00 PM MT | 2:00-3:00 PM EST
Presented by Dr. Donna Smith
WorkforceQA Regulatory Compliance Advisor & Director of Regulatory Affairs
About This Webinar
The DEA marijuana rescheduling hearings have concluded, but the conversation is far from over. The testimony presented during the hearings raised significant scientific, regulatory, and workplace safety questions that could have important implications for employers, particularly those with safety-sensitive and DOT-regulated workforces.
Join WorkforceQA Regulatory Compliance Advisor Dr. Donna Smith for an in-depth discussion on the latest developments surrounding the marijuana rescheduling hearing, including key testimony, regulatory considerations, and potential workplace implications.
Dr. Smith has been closely monitoring the ongoing proceedings and will provide expert perspective on the scientific, regulatory, and safety issues being discussed.
What You’ll Learn
During this session, attendees will gain insight into:
✔ Key testimony and topics presented during the federal marijuana rescheduling hearing
✔ Scientific and regulatory arguments surrounding marijuana as medicine
✔ Considerations related to medical standards, product consistency, and regulatory oversight
✔ Potential implications for employers and workplace safety programs
✔ What DOT-regulated and safety-sensitive employers should continue monitoring
✔ How organizations can prepare for potential regulatory changes while maintaining safety and compliance
Why Attend?
Marijuana policies continue to evolve at the state and federal levels, creating questions for employers:
- Could federal scheduling changes impact workplace drug testing requirements?
- What should safety-sensitive employers consider when evaluating policies?
- How should employers address impairment concerns?
- What remains unchanged for DOT-regulated programs?
While regulatory decisions may change over time, employers remain responsible for maintaining safe workplaces, compliant programs, and clear expectations for employees.
This webinar will provide timely information to help safety, HR, and compliance professionals better understand the issues and prepare for what may come next.
Registration
Reserve your spot today for this important regulatory update.
About the Presenter
Dr. Donna Smith, WorkforceQA Regulatory Compliance Advisor and Director of Regulatory Affairs
Dr. Donna Smith provides strategic oversight of regulatory initiatives and compliance frameworks related to drug and alcohol testing at WorkforceQA.
A nationally recognized leader in regulatory policy, Dr. Smith brings more than 40 years of experience shaping and interpreting federal drug testing regulations across military, federal civilian, and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) programs.
As one of the original architects of federal drug and alcohol testing policy, Dr. Smith played a pivotal role in developing and implementing regulatory structures that continue to guide workplace drug testing programs today.
Her expertise includes:
- DOT-mandated drug and alcohol testing requirements
- Medical Review Officer (MRO) processes
- Drug-free workplace policy development
- Substance abuse education and prevention
- Federal program compliance
Dr. Smith has served as a longtime faculty member for the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM), providing continuing education to occupational health professionals and MROs since 1990.
She has also served on the Federal Drug Testing Advisory Board (DTAB) under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and previously served as President of the Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (SAPAA).
A sought-after national speaker and educator, Dr. Smith has trained employers, supervisors, attorneys, Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs), collectors, and healthcare professionals across public and private sectors.
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