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A federal court just greenlit the failure-to-accommodate claim of a medical marijuana user. But why?!?
Oh, I was just asking. I thought you knew. Continue reading
Using marijuana in NJ has nothing to do with politics. But, are local employers ready for legal weed?
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In a landslide victory on election day — ok, a touch of politics — New Jersey voters overwhelmingly supported legalizing recreational marijuana. But where and when can you get it? (Asking for a friend).
And what does legalized recreational marijuana mean for local employers? Continue reading
My employer fired me because I use medical marijuana. Can I sue?
Well, that depends. 😉 Continue reading
No, the Americans with Disabilities Act does not require accommodating CBD use
Courts across the country have consistently concluded that the Americans with Disabilities Act does not require an employer to accommodate an employee’s use of medical marijuana — even outside of work — to enable an employee with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
But, what about using cannabidiol (CBD) instead — like with a teensy bit of THC that’s not enough to get anyone high? Continue reading
I have new guidance for employees struggling with substance abuse issues during this pandemic
(U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Tech. Sgt. Mark R. W. Orders-Woempner)
Technically, the new guidance is from the EEOC. But, since this is my blog, I’ll take credit for sharing it.
We’re gonna take a coronavirus break today to talk about marijuana
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But, first, thank you to everyone who stopped by yesterday for the Facebook Live / Zoom chat to discuss the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and other COVID-19 workplace issues. ICYMI, we did record the session. I’ve got audio here and my handsome talking mug here.
I’ll schedule another chat sesh once the House Bill advances through the Senate (which hasn’t happened yet, but maybe today), and President Trump signs it. Continue reading
Yes, if you get fired (or not hired) for holding a PA medical marijuana card, you can sue.
With a big ‘ol tip of the cap to Phil Miles, Esq. over at Lawffice Space (here) and Daniel Cummins at Tort Talk (here), we’ve got some news that should interest Pennsylvania employers. Continue reading
READ THIS: “Marijuana and the Workplace: It’s Complicated”
If you’ve got workplace drug testing for marijuana all figured out, you can skip today’s post.
As for the rest of you… Continue reading
SCOOP! PA businesses may have to allow employees to use medical marijuana outside of work
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This definitely caught me flat-footed. Continue reading