Clearing the Haze: What Cannabis Rescheduling Means for Employers

USCCA Certified Instructor

p234training@gmail.com

As cannabis moves toward Schedule III status, employers are facing new questions about workplace safety, performance, and compliance. This session provides a clear, science-based overview of cannabis, what it is, common products and methods of use, and its short-term effects on mood, alertness, coordination, and decision-making.

Participants will explore how these effects translate into real workplace considerations, particularly in safety-sensitive roles, and what HR professionals should know about recognizing impairment and addressing performance concerns. The session also reviews the potential legal and policy implications of rescheduling, including impacts on testing practices and employer responsibilities. Attendees will leave with practical guidance and key considerations for updating policies, training supervisors, and maintaining a safe, fair, and compliant workplace in a changing legal environment.

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Damian Rehorn is a law enforcement professional, instructor, and consultant with extensive experience in impaired-driving enforcement and drug-recognition. He began his career as a Military Police Officer in 2003, during which time he developed foundational expertise in criminal law, enforcement operations, and public safety leadership.

Following his military service, he transitioned to civilian law enforcement, serving in roles including patrol operations and specialized DUI enforcement. He served as a certified Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) and DRE Instructor from 2016 to 2025, responsible for training and developing officers to recognize the signs and symptoms of drug impairment in the human body and to detect and document drug-impaired driving.

Through his company, 234 Training, Damian also provides instruction on safety-related topics, including Workplace Violence Prevention, Active Shooter Survival (ALIVE), Substance Use Awareness, and CPR/First Aid.