California Legislation Provides Cannabis Consumers New Protections
Tags:Governor Newsom signed a series of bills into law related to marijuana and protections for citizens across a variety of topics including employment. Read More
U.S. DOT Issues Final Rule Change Allowing Oral Fluid Drug Testing
Tags:The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a final rule on May 2, 2023, permitting oral fluid testing to be included as part of the industry's drug testing program. Read More
Court Dismisses Case Involving Claims of Disability Discrimination
Tags:The plaintiff alleged that she was terminated after testing positive for marijuana based on her use of CBD oil for a medical condition. Read More
Claim Filed Against Senior Care Home Alleging ADA and State Discrimination Law Violations
Tags:On April 20, 2022, Plaintiff Michelle Ustaszeski-Hutchinson filed a complaint accusing non-profit assisted living organization, Phoebe Ministries, of illegally withdrawing a job offer based on the results of a drug test Read More
New California Legislation Curbs Discrimination and Inquiries into Applicant Cannabis Usage
Tags:Effective January 1, 2024, California employers will face expanded restrictions regarding the consideration of applicants' cannabis history. Read More