Marijuana

Medical Marijuana Usage May Require Accommodations
July 18, 2017
Employers are well aware that many states have adopted laws permitting the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, and sometimes without demonstrating medicinal need. Since these laws were enacted, a variety of cases have been percolating in the courts relating to these statutes, some of which allege claims against employers who have enforced policies relating to drug testing and drug use at work.
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Massachusetts High Court: Medical Marijuana User Can Sue for Handicap Discrimination
July 16, 2017
A year ago, a Massachusetts state court considered for the first time whether employers are required to accommodate the off-site use of medical marijuana by disabled employees.  The court answered that question in the negative, ruling that a private employer has no duty to tolerate an employee's use of medical marijuana as an accommodation for a disability under Chapter 151B of the Massachusetts General Laws.
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Marijuana Sows Confusion For Employers
June 29, 2017
As we roll into the holiday, there are two sets of potentially confusing marijuana stories in the air. The Bullard Edge will help you make sense of these concerning stories.
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Termination Because Of Medical Marijuana Cardholder Status Is Unlawful
May 30, 2017
Implications for employers everywhere. We believe the court’s decision will be overturned on appeal.  Nevertheless, there are a number of aspects of it that are relevant for employers in any state with legalized marijuana.
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School Bus Driver Busted for Marijuana Use
April 26, 2017
Last month, 63-year-old New Hampshire resident Ali Mahfuz made headlines across Massachusetts after he was arrested for reporting to the Chelmsford High School allegedly under the influence of marijuana.
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