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New California Law Ends Employer Queries on Previous Marijuana Use

Veriheal

In the wake of the expanding marijuana legalization movement, employment policies related to cannabis use are experiencing significant transformation across the U.S. This case underscores the need for clarity in implementing cannabis-related employment policies. Now, it heads to the Assembly for further consideration.

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Marijuana Laws Impacting Employers Spread Like a Weed in 2021: A Year in Review

The Blunt Truth

Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. At that time, many employers will be prohibited from taking certain actions in the absence of clear policies addressing marijuana use or evidence of impairment.

Law 105
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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/29/20

NORML

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. The measure prohibits the release of past records for any marijuana offense that is no longer defined as a crime under state law.

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Amazon sued for employment discrimination over Psychedelic Mushrooms

Cannabis Law Report

This means they are illegal under federal law and under many state laws, including Michigan. Plaintiff was told his termination was because he failed to disclose an improper relationship between two other Amazon employees — a violation of Amazon’s employee policy. We’ll see ya at the polls in 2024.

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Marijuana Laws Impacting Employers Spread Like a Weed in 2021: A Year in Review

Cannabis Law Report

Seyfarth Synopsis : Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law. Now is no different. Below are some highlights of what happened in 2021.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/14/20

NORML

Senate Bill 2543 would prohibit an employer from discriminating against a person in hiring, termination, or condition of employment based on the person’s status as a medical cannabis cardholder or a positive drug test for THC. 4522 was approved by the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy on 3/9/20. HI resident? Update : H.

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New Mexico and Virginia Legalize Cannabis for Recreational Use

The Blunt Truth

Virginia went further by enacting the first law providing employment protections to individuals using cannabis oil. Although not immediately effective, New Mexico and Virginia employers should immediately assess the implications of the laws on their current policies and drug testing practices. Virginia’s Cannabis Oil Law.