Reminder: Maine’s marijuana discrimination ban went into effect on Feb. 1
The state’s “Question 1 – An Act to Legalize Marijuana” legislation protects workers from adverse employment actions based on their use of marijuana outside of the workplace. Read More
Medical Marijuana Law Amended in New Jersey; Provides Explicit Protections and Rights to Medical Marijuana Users in the Employment Context
These amendments regarding medical marijuana were signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy on July 2 and took effect immediately. Read More
Employment Discrimination Case Involving Medical Marijuana Dismissed in Pennsylvania
Allegheny County argued that, in addition to the federal prohibition on marijuana, stricter standards apply for prison employees than would be prudent for employees operating in other settings and professions. Read More
Illinois Passes Bill to Legalize Recreational Marijuana; Prohibits Discrimination in Employment Context Based on "Lawful Use" of Marijuana
Passed on May 31, 2019 by the Illinois General Assembly, HB 1348 legalizes the possession, use and purchase of recreational marijuana by individuals 21 years of age and older. Read More
Vermont legalizes recreational marijuana, provides protections for employers
Vermont will become the ninth state to approve nonmedicinal use of marijuana but the law, which goes into effect on July 1, 2018, will not require employers to permit or accommodate the use or possession of marijuana in the workplace. Read More