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A new Massachusetts law that has legalized the recreational use of marijuana in the state seeks to control its production and distribution under a system of licenses, regulations and taxes. The law allows for certain amounts of marijuana to be found on a person 21 or…
With America in the throes of a prescription drug crisis, employers face the liability for failing to accommodate an employee’s use of legally prescribed medications. In Georgia, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently sued a Georgia medical center…
Along with the delay of OSHA’s new rule that affects post-accident drug testing procedures, the effective date now has been moved to Dec. 1 for employers. OSHA’s position on automatic post-accident drug testing states that “employers must establish a…
Under a new law, Ohio citizens who suffer from one or more specific illnesses or conditions can receive a doctor’s note allowing them to use certain forms of marijuana. The state law does not prohibit employers from banning its use or adverse action against…
The new Arkansas law that allows for the use of medical marijuana requires use of a “Registry Identification Card,” providing patients who have qualifying medical conditions protections in the workplace. It is important for employers to understand the…
Timing is critical for employers who suspect drug or alcohol use of one of its employees. But in the case of Manhattan Beer Distributors LLC v. National Labor Relations Board, a federal court upheld the decision of the NLRB that an employer violated Section 8(a)(1) of…
California and Massachusetts have approved referendums to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, while Florida and other states have passed or expanded medical marijuana laws. Regarding the new initiatives, it is important for employers to assess their current…
Legalization ofrecreational marijuanawas on the ballot in five states this Election Day: California, Massachusetts, Maine, Arizona and Nevada. California, Massachusetts, Nevada and Maine voted to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, giving a huge boost to the…
Although the presidential candidates have not discussed the use of marijuana, those at state and local levels have passed several ordinances. But, because the issue remains illegal at a federal level, the impact on workplaces has been minimal and based solely on each…
A recent report revealed that alcohol use in those ages 12 to 25 have been on the decline, while the use of drugs like marijuana and heroin, along with mental illness in those older than 26, have generally remained steady, with a treatment gap for mental and substance…