Labor and employment attorney Denise Elliott spoke on January 29 at the Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disability (PAR) HR Committee meeting on “High Stakes – Medical Marijuana in the ID/A Workplace,” where she provided HR leaders from intellectual disability and autism service provider organizations with practical legal guidance on managing medical marijuana issues in the workplace.
The presentation examined Pennsylvania’s evolving legal marijuana landscape and recent trends affecting employer policies, with a focus on safety‑sensitive, 24/7 care environments. Denise addressed key considerations related to employee accommodations, drug testing, discipline, and workforce management in the ID/A sector.
Denise is a member of McNees’ Labor and Employment Practice Group, focusing her practice on defending employers in workers’ compensation matters and representing public and private sector employers in employment discrimination and harassment litigation, as well as ADA and FMLA compliance, workplace safety, and drug and alcohol testing issues.
McNees announces that 46 of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Among those honored, seven attorneys have been named “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practices and regions, the highest distinction the publication offers. In addition, 41 attorneys were named to The Best Lawyers […]
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This summer, several law students joined attorneys and professionals at the firm to gain a hands-on experience in the life and practice of an attorney. These students spent their summer in three of the firm’s offices, working alongside attorneys in practices including corporate and tax, estate planning, labor and employment, and litigation. With them, the […]
Labor and employment attorney Anne Zerbe has been named in the Central Penn Business Journal’s inaugural CPBJ300 list, honoring professionals shaping the Capital region’s business community. The list includes individuals from government, education, healthcare, law, and business driving innovation, creating jobs, and uplifting the Central Pennsylvania region. Anne assists governments, non-profits, and private employers with […]
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