On Sun, Jan 13, 2019 at 11:59 AM, michlib-l-request@mcls.org<michlib-l-request@mcls.org> wrote:Send Michlib-l mailing list submissions toTo subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visitor, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' toYou can reach the person managing the list atWhen replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specificthan "Re: Contents of Michlib-l digest..."Today's Topics:
1. New marijuana laws and drug free workplace (Margaret Bentley)
2. New podcasts from CADL (Smiley,Trent)I received two responses which are included below:Below is the policy from my private, non-profit academic library's university employee manual. It appears our administration is distinguishing between 'abuse and intoxication' and prescribed medications that are used in a way that doesn't impair performance. I think it would be helpful to have a definition of 'impaired work performance'. Thank you for putting this together for Michigan libraries. HTH, Rebecca
"With the recent legalization of marijuana in Michigan, below are reminders of what stands in our employee manual:
291 Unacceptable Activities
Occurrences of any of the following violations, because of their seriousness, may result in immediate dismissal without verbal or written warning:· Being intoxicated or under the influence of controlled substance drugs while at work; use, or possession, or sale of controlled substance drugs in any quantity while on institution premises except medications prescribed by a physician which do not impair work performance.
806 Substance Abuse
The possession, sale, or use of mood altering substances at the workplace or coming to work under the influence of such substances shall be a violation of safe work practices and will be subject to disciplinary action including possible dismissal. The University may find it necessary to test for drugs after a major safety violation or prior to clearance at time of employment."
Southgate Veterans Library
The new law already prohibits use of recreational marijuana in public places. It also looks like places that are drug free can still discipline employees who use marijuana at work, or come in high. I found a pretty good breakdown of some of the details here
There's certainly a lot that still needs to be worked out, I imagine we'll be seeing conflicting information and repercussions for years. Hope that helps!
Margaret BentleyAdult Services LibrarianShiawassee District Library--Owosso502 W. Main StreetOwosso, Michigan 48867989-725-5134_______________________________________________Reader’s Roundtable: Favorite Comfort Reads
CADLcast:
Randy Thomas – The Oak Park native shares how she has become America's premier female voice over artist and the first woman to announce TV events like The Oscars, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and The Emmy Awards.
Scott Ryan – Author who wrote the book, The Last Days of Letterman – the Final Six Weeks where he conducted over twenty interviews with longtime staffers of David Letterman.
Aaron Cohen – Author who wrote the book, Aretha Franklin's Amazing Grace (33 1/3). The Aretha Franklin Concert Film ‘Amazing Grace’ is set for release early this year.
Trenton M. Smiley
Marketing & Communications Director
Capital Area District Libraries-Administration
401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933
517-367-6348 | smileyt@cadl.org
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