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Can State Medical Marijuana Laws Trump Employer Rights?

Posted on October 30, 2014 by David Barron — No Comments ↓

Currently, 23 states and the District of Columbia have medical marijuana laws which allow a lawful level of marijuana use. One question which comes up often in such states is whether an employer can lawfully terminate an employee who fails…

Tagged with: Department of Labor, EEOC, Unemployment benefits
Posted in Discrimination, Labor & Employment, Wage and Hour

HR Headaches is a blog for Human Resources professionals, business owners, and in-house counsel to get the latest news, analysis and tips in the area of labor and employment law. Every day there are new court decisions, agency interpretations, and regulations which affect the workplace, making it difficult, if not impossible, for many employers to keep current. HR Headaches is dedicated to providing information in a practical, no-nonsense manner to help employers avoid legal disputes and keep policies up to date.