Marijuana in the Workplace

What States have medical marijuana laws?

Currently as July 2014, 20 states have laws that allow for the use of medical marijuana: Alaska Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Hawaii Illinois Maine Massachusetts Michigan Montana Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico Oregon Rhode Island Vermont Washington

July 5, 2020

What can I do as an employer to handle medical marijuana?

Employers need to make decisions on marijuana in the workplace. How will your company handle medical marijuana? Will you stop testing for marijuana or make accommodations for medical marijuana cardholders. It is advisable to have a company substance abuse (testing) policy that is clear and completely informs employees what

July 5, 2020

What about medical marijuana and employee drug testing?

– Medical Marijuana and Drug Free Workplace – Of course federal law still lists marijuana as a Schedule I drug, with no legal use; and courts around the country have upheld employer’s rights to have policies against hiring employees who smoke marijuana. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

July 5, 2020

My employee has a prescription for marijuana, can I fire the employee for a positive drug test for marijuana?

There’s no such thing as a prescription for marijuana because it’s not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Individuals with one of the qualifying medical conditions under a States’ marijuana laws are given a recommendation for medical use by a certified physician. Before firing anyone, employers

July 5, 2020

Can my employer fire me for smoking medical marijuana or recreational marijuana?

Yes, perhaps your employer can fire you for smoking medical marijuana or recreational marijuana. If it is a DOT regulated test for your job as a transportation covered employee, you can be terminated for smoking medical marijuana or recreational marijuana. In addition, several of the State laws specifically have

July 5, 2020

Our company allows medical marijuana, can you suggest some language for our drug free workplace policy?

Yes, here you go: An employee of the Company who has been authorized by a licensed physician to use marijuana for medicinal purposes is permitted to do so in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations of their state of residence, provided such usage does not impair or otherwise

July 5, 2020

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