Does a worker’s medical marijuana license trump a company’s drug policy? A federal court has issued a decision. [Read more…]
Post-injury drug test is positive for pot: Can company fire worker?
December 9, 2015 By 1 Comment
An employee had a license to use medical marijuana. After he was injured at work, he tested positive for pot. The employer has a drug-free workplace policy. Can the company fire the worker?
Court: Companies can fire employees who use medical marijuana
June 17, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Slowly, more courts are dealing with the issues involving medical or recreational marijuana and the workplace. The most recent ruling can be seen as a win for employers. [Read more…]
Marijuana policies and safety: What you should and shouldn’t do
April 27, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Two occupational safety and health organizations have issued comprehensive guidelines for companies to navigate the changing environment regarding marijuana in this country and still keep their employees safe. [Read more…]
Will workers’ comp pay for medical pot for back pain?
February 2, 2015 By 4 Comments
In a state where medical marijuana is legal, a recent court decision has reinforced a previous one regarding pot prescriptions under workers’ comp.
Court says workers’ comp covers medical marijuana
May 23, 2014 By 5 Comments
Marijuana is still illegal under federal law. But a state court has told an employer and an insurance company to cover an injured worker’s medical marijuana. [Read more…]
Worker uses medical marijuana: Can he be fired for it?
May 6, 2013 By 29 Comments
One reason for a drug-free workplace policy is employee safety. But how do the growing number of state medical marijuana laws factor into this?
How do new marijuana laws affect workplace safety?
November 16, 2012 By 16 Comments
Voters in two states have approved the legalization of small amounts of recreational marijuana. Also, 17 states and the District of Columbia now allow medical pot. Does this require changes in companies’ workplace drug policies? [Read more…]
Should workers’ comp pay for medical marijuana?
October 1, 2012 By 36 Comments
A man who almost lost his arm in a workplace incident says he’d rather take medical marijuana for the pain instead of strong prescription painkillers. He also wants workers’ comp to pay for it. Should a hearing board grant his request? [Read more…]
DEA: Marijuana retains Schedule I classification
July 14, 2011 By 3 Comments
In denying a petition to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) cited workplace safety as a factor in its decision. [Read more…]
