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Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Card-Holder Survives Employer’s Motion to Dismiss

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A recent opinion from the Eastern District of Pennsylvania serves a win to a medical marijuana card-holder who brought claims against an employer under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), the Pennsylvania Medical...more

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Federal Judge in Pennsylvania Reverses Dismissal of Medical Marijuana Cardholder’s Disability Discrimination Claim

On April 11, 2025, a federal judge for the U.S. Western District of Pennsylvania reversed his recent decision to dismiss a disability discrimination claim from a job applicant with a medical marijuana card who alleged he had...more

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Pennsylvania Federal Court Follows State Ruling That Medical Marijuana Use Is Not a Disability Under State Law

A Pennsylvania federal court recently ruled that a job applicant who had a job offer rescinded could not allege disability discrimination under the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA) for medical marijuana use as a matter...more

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Toking the Line: Where Medical Marijuana Meets Employment Law

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The use of cannabis for medical purposes is legal in 39 states, four out of five permanently inhabited U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. Some studies suggest that medical cannabis may help treat various...more

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Florida Court Rules That the Florida Constitution Requires Employers to Accommodate Off-Duty Medical Marijuana Use

A Florida state court recently held that an employer violated the Florida Civil Rights Act by failing to accommodate an employee’s off-duty, off-site medical marijuana use to treat his disabilities....more

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

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In a case successfully defended on behalf of a Maryland employer by Whiteford attorneys before the U.S. District Court for Maryland, an employee challenged a Maryland employer’s right to terminate employment due to the use of...more

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Florida HR Considerations: Marijuana in the Workplace

First, a recent circuit court decision (which is now on appeal) held that the Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA) requires employers to consider reasonable accommodations for off-duty medical marijuana use. In Giambrone v....more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

Where States Stand on Medical Marijuana in the Workplace

A federal judge in Vermont last month ruled a plaintiff’s medical marijuana use was not protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act. In Skoric v. Marble Valley Regional Transit District et al., the plaintiff was fired by...more

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[Event] Back on Track: 42nd Annual Labor & Employment Seminars - October 27th, Roanoke, VA

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Building a better workplace requires endurance and determination. But when you manage people, it’s easy to get off track. Everyone needs a trainer who can help them keep their eyes on the prize: a workplace that is good for...more

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[Event] Back on Track: 42nd Annual Labor & Employment Seminars - October 26th, Charlottesville, VA

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Building a better workplace requires endurance and determination. But when you manage people, it’s easy to get off track. Everyone needs a trainer who can help them keep their eyes on the prize: a workplace that is good for...more

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[Event] Back on Track: 42nd Annual Labor & Employment Seminars - October 25th, Lynchburg, VA

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Building a better workplace requires endurance and determination. But when you manage people, it’s easy to get off track. Everyone needs a trainer who can help them keep their eyes on the prize: a workplace that is good for...more

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[Hybrid Event] Back on Track: 42nd Annual Labor & Employment Seminars - October 19th, Richmond, VA

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Building a better workplace requires endurance and determination. But when you manage people, it’s easy to get off track. Everyone needs a trainer who can help them keep their eyes on the prize: a workplace that is good for...more

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[Event] Back on Track: 42nd Annual Labor & Employment Seminars - October 18th, Norfolk, VA

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Building a better workplace requires endurance and determination. But when you manage people, it’s easy to get off track. Everyone needs a trainer who can help them keep their eyes on the prize: a workplace that is good for...more

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Employees Can Pursue A Private Cause of Action Under PA’s Medical Marijuana Act

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On August 5, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania ruled, in a case of first impression, that the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act (“MMA”) permits a private right of action for employees who claim that they were discriminated...more

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Federal Court Finds Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act Contains Implied Private Right of Action

On September 25, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania became the first federal court in the Third Circuit to rule that Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act (MMA) allows an employee to bring a...more

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The Time Is Now for Employers in Illinois to Abide by New Laws

The New Year brings new laws for Illinois employers. Some laws go into effect this Summer, while others are effective as of this month. For employers who have not yet revised handbooks, policies and agreements, the time is...more

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15 Key Developments in Canadian Labour & Employment Law in 2019

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Canada saw significant developments in labour and employment law in 2019.  As we embark on a new decade, we will undoubtedly see the landscape in this ever-changing area of law continue to evolve....more

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[Event] Employment Practices Liability Insurance – Strategic Guidance For The Most Complex Epli Claim Coming Across Your Desk -...

Back by popular demand, ACI’s EPLI conference returns to New York City. Whether you are a claims manager, underwriter, risk manager, in-house or outside counsel, this is your most worthwhile opportunity to network and...more

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Medical Marijuana Users May Not Be Discriminated Against In New Jersey

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A New Jersey appellate court has held that a disabled employee may sue his former employer under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (“NJLAD”) for alleged discrimination based on the employee’s use of medical marijuana....more

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Looking Ahead – California Legislature to Address Dynamex and a Host of New Employment Proposals

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February 22 was the last day to introduce new legislative proposals for the 2019 California legislative year. A whopping 2,576 bill were introduced before the deadline, making for an extremely busy legislative year ahead....more

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Delaware State Court Holds That Medical Marijuana User May Proceed With Lawsuit Against Employer

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A Delaware state court has held that a medical marijuana user may proceed with a lawsuit against his former employer after his employment was terminated due to a positive drug test result for marijuana. Chance v. Kraft Heinz...more

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Court Says Employer Cannot Refuse to Hire Based on Medical Marijuana Use

A Connecticut federal district court has found an employer liable for discrimination for failing to hire a medical marijuana user based on a drug test....more

Orrick - Employment Law and Litigation

Connecticut Employer’s Defenses on Medical Marijuana User’s Discrimination Claim Go Up in Smoke

A federal court in Connecticut recently granted summary judgment to a prospective employee on an employment discrimination claim brought under Connecticut’s Palliative Use of Marijuana Act (PUMA)....more

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