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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…
A former employee of Advantage Sales and Marketing LLC, Massachusetts, lost a law suit that she filed against the company for her termination after testing positive for marijuana. Even though the employee had a medical prescription for the drug, it was determined that…
Positive drug tests in the workforce have been on the rise over the past three years after years of declines. This 10-year high analyzed patterns of drug use among American workforce and has been published annually for more than 25 years. Read more
While at least five states are preparing to vote on the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes, British medical journal Lancet Psychiatry recently released findings that about 10 million more Americans smoke marijuana than 12 years ago. Surveying adults…