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No, the Americans with Disabilities Act does not require accommodating CBD use

September 18, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

Courts across the country have consistently concluded that the Americans with Disabilities Act does not require an employer to accommodate an employee’s use of medical marijuana — even outside of work — to enable an employee with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

But, what about using cannabidiol (CBD) instead — like with a teensy bit of THC that’s not enough to get anyone high? Continue reading

I have new guidance for employees struggling with substance abuse issues during this pandemic

August 7, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

(U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Tech. Sgt. Mark R. W. Orders-Woempner)

Technically, the new guidance is from the EEOC. But, since this is my blog, I’ll take credit for sharing it.

We’re gonna take a coronavirus break today to talk about marijuana

March 18, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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But, first, thank you to everyone who stopped by yesterday for the Facebook Live / Zoom chat to discuss the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and other COVID-19 workplace issues. ICYMI, we did record the session. I’ve got audio here and my handsome talking mug here.

I’ll schedule another chat sesh once the House Bill advances through the Senate (which hasn’t happened yet, but maybe today), and President Trump signs it. Continue reading

Yes, if you get fired (or not hired) for holding a PA medical marijuana card, you can sue.

December 4, 2019 | by Eric B. Meyer

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With a big ‘ol tip of the cap to Phil Miles, Esq. over at Lawffice Space (here) and Daniel Cummins at Tort Talk (here), we’ve got some news that should interest Pennsylvania employers. Continue reading

READ THIS: “Marijuana and the Workplace: It’s Complicated”

August 29, 2019 | by Eric B. Meyer

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If you’ve got workplace drug testing for marijuana all figured out, you can skip today’s post.

As for the rest of you… Continue reading

SCOOP! PA businesses may have to allow employees to use medical marijuana outside of work

August 2, 2019 | by Eric B. Meyer

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This definitely caught me flat-footed. Continue reading

Everything* that employers need to know about medical marijuana and the workplace

July 31, 2019 | by Eric B. Meyer

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*Just about everything; enough to fill a 90-minute presentation that I’m giving tomorrow. Continue reading

Five things NJ employers need to know about the State’s expanded medical marijuana law

July 11, 2019 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Last week, Governor Phil Murphy signed the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Cannabis Act, which overhauls New Jersey’s Medicinal Marijuana Program (MMP) and its original Compassionate Use of Medical Marijuana Act (CUMMA).

Here are five things that local employers need to know about the amended CUMMA. Continue reading

And the first state to ban employers from refusing to hire applicants who test positive for marijuana is…

June 13, 2019 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Alabama.

Oh, wait. I meant Nevada. Continue reading

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about employee opioid and marijuana use in the workplace

May 31, 2019 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Last week, I participated on a panel on which a few of us employment lawyers discussed the pitfalls and best practices for dealing with issues related to employee opioid and marijuana use in the workplace. Continue reading

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