Terminating Employees for Smoking Marijuana in NYS
When You Can Terminate An Employee for Smoking Marijuana in New York State Not long ago, firing an employee for testing positive for marijuana was a regular occurrence for employers. With some states legalizing its use under certain conditions, a situation that used to be black and white has developed a lot of gray areas. There have also been a lot of gray areas developing in the mind of employers because it has been proven effective in treating some medical conditions. Marijuana use it is not appropriate in most workplaces, and some of the side effects can pose safety hazards for all the employees in the company. In states like New York, firing an employee for using marijuana must be carefully weighed, sometimes on a case by case basis. The Compassionate Care Act allows residents to legally purchase and smoke medical marijuana, which means that some people who test positive can fall back on discrimination for medical conditions. It is essential for employers to know when you ca...