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Mass. Court Clouds Marijuana in the Workplace Issues

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A recent unanimous decision by the highest state court in Massachusetts sends a warning signal to employers in all states. Marijuana in the workplace is a complex and unsettled legal issue that will require all employers to...more

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Medical Marijuana in the Workplace: An Employee's Balm; an Employer's Bane

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On July 17th, the Supreme Judicial Court ruled that Massachusetts employers may not terminate an employee merely because of his or her off-site use of medical marijuana. According to the Court, the use of medically-prescribed...more

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Medical Marijuana Use May Be Reasonable Accommodation Under Massachusetts Law

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In a much-anticipated decision, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled on July 17, 2017, that an employee's use of medical marijuana to treat a qualified disability may be a reasonable accommodation under the...more

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