Legal Question in Employment Law in California

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Is medical marijuana a reason for non-employment if it does not effect job safety or work performance. Example Wal-Mart's drug policy applied to cashiers or greeters vs the obvious forklift drivers Wouldn't the American Disability Act effect the hiring standard as long as no dangerous equipment was evolved.


Asked on 12/09/13, 3:48 pm

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The federal ADA does not protect the use of a substance that is illegal under federal law. That would make no sense.

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Answered on 12/09/13, 4:56 pm


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