Bimonthly News Update

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MUST READ: Employment Law Update: U.S. District Court Denies Right to Use Medically Prescribed Marijuana at Work

An employee claimed that under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), he enjoyed the right to use marijuana, medically prescribed, to address his anxiety disorder, as a reasonable ADA accommodation for his disability. The trial court disagreed.

• Troopers Seize Over $36 Million in Marijuana, THC and Psilocybin Products During Traffic Stop

The New Jersey State Police seized more than $36,000,000 worth of marijuana, cannabis/THC products, and psilocybin products during a motor vehicle stop in Warren County.

• New Bill Could Speed Up Approvals for Cannabis Dispensaries

A new bill would allow medical cannabis dispensaries to begin selling recreational weed without municipal approval, a sign that state lawmakers are seeking to push back on some towns’ resistance to hosting dispensaries.

• Addressing Substance Use and Providing Support for Recovery One of Six Mental Health Benefits that Drive Exceptional Employee Performance

Substance use disorders (SUD) impact employee performance, absenteeism and workplace safety.

• High Stakes: The Conflict of Managing Drugs in the Workplace

With the increased use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, and increasing instances of employees being identified engaging in recreational drug use, employers need to balance the competing requirements of safety, discrimination and employment laws when employees return positive results for medicinal or recreational drugs.

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