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Can pot-using worker be fired in medical marijuana state?


June 27, 2011 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Alcohol/drugs, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Lawsuits, Special Report, What do you think?, new court decision

Fact: 16 states and Washington, DC, have laws that allow the medical use of marijuana for patients with fatal diseases or chronic pain. What’s not as clear: How these laws impact workplace drug policies. Now, another state court has weighed in.

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New law for fixing hazards when appealing citations


April 21, 2011 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Compliance, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, State OSHAs, What do you think?, enforcement

Imagine this scenario: Your facility is inspected by state or federal OSHA. The agency issues citations. Your company decides to appeal. Should you be required to correct the hazards while the case is under appeal?

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