Illinois Medical Marijuana Law Poses Workplace Dilemma
Illinoisans hoping to make use of the state’s fledgling medical marijuana law may risk their jobs if their employers opt to maintain or adopt zero-tolerance drug policies.
The Rockford Register Star reported that the law that took effect in January protects patients from arrest or prosecution for using marijuana. But they may not have recourses if their employers fire them for violating on-the-job prohibitions on use of the drug.
As a Chicago lawyer specializing in labor issues, Nesheba Kittling says employees should research their work drug policies.
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