Medical Marijuana at Work

Understand how Florida’s medical marijuana laws intersect with workplace policies and employer responsibilities. Learn what having a medical marijuana card does and does not protect, along with practical guidance on testing, impairment concerns, and discipline. Recognize how these issues interact with ADA, FMLA, workers’ compensation, and Drug-Free Workplace requirements so policies remain consistent and defensible. Jeremy Jernigan is the Chief Consultant and Founder of ProsperHR, and the Talent & Organizational Development Manager for Bay County, Florida. He specializes in HR strategy, compliance, and workforce transformation, helping public and private employers build stronger teams and modern HR systems. Jeremy is deeply engaged in Bay County’s business and civic community, serving as Past Chairman of the Board for The Arc of the Bay, Legislative Affairs Director for Bay County SHRM, and an active voice on the Bay County Chamber of Commerce’s Government Affairs Committee.