Bimonthly News Update

Drugs Don't Work in NJ will be hosting a FREE webinar Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 11am - "Marijuana in the Workplace - the Challenge of Impairment". This webinar is open to all NJ businesses, organizations, and government agencies so we strongly encourage you to share this information with your employees, friends, and business associates. If you have any questions, please contact Bill Lillis, Drug-Free Workplace Coordinator, at bill@drugfreenj.org or 862-253-6808.

MUST READ: Recent Case Highlights Risks for New Jersey Employers When Terminating Employees for Cannabis Use

On April 25, 2023, in Henson v. Daimler Truck North America LLC, Civil Case No. 22-cv-6479 (RBK/MJS), United States District Judge Robert B. Kugler ruled that the wrongful termination suit filed by an employee who was fired after testing positive for cannabis may proceed. 

• N.J. cannabis attorneys group to expand expungement clinics, drug testing guidance

The New Jersey State Bar Association recently installed its new co-chairs of the Cannabis Law Committee, which provides guidance to attorneys on how to best serve clients working in New Jersey’s legal weed space.

• Right-to-Weed States: Assessing Impairment and Managing Employee Conduct in the Workplace

With medical and recreational marijuana legalization spreading, a growing number of states are further implementing protections for employees who lawfully use marijuana or cannabis.

• Injured Worker’s Medical Marijuana Reimbursement Questioned in Court

Decades after this worker's injury, he is prescribed medical marijuana for pain management. But when the employer denies reimbursement, the conversation of coverage is brought into court.

• Remote Work Associated with Rise in Substance Use Disorders

Why don't we do a little day drinking? Blame it on the workday," sings country band Little Big Town in its 2014 hit "Day Drinking." Whether they're country music fans or not, HR leaders can't ignore that daytime alcohol and drug use is rising.

• Substance use in the workplace reaches a crisis point: HR’s role in tackling addiction issues

Substance use can be a tough topic to broach in the workplace. But it’s an essential one.

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