Benefits Think Employers may need to revisit practices surrounding medical marijuana

Published May 9, 2019 4:14 PM EDT Updated May 10, 2019 9:59 AM EDT 5 Min Read

“No … employer … may … penalize a person solely for his or her status as a registered qualifying patient …” (Illinois)
“An employer may not discriminate against a person in hiring [or] termination … based upon … [a] qualifying patient’s positive drug test for marijuana … unless the patient used, possessed or was impaired by marijuana on the [employment] premises … or during the hours of employment.” (Arizona)
“Nothing in this law shall be construed to require an employer to accommodate [the] medical use of marijuana in the workplace …” (New Jersey)

Labor and employment attorney

Laura Elkayam is an attorney with the labor and employment group at Much Shelist P.C., where she advises employers on hiring, termination, leaves of absence and wage issues.

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