Steel Company Accused of Violating Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act
An engineer with a medical marijuana card claims that Cleveland Cliffs Steel rescinded a job offer after the results of a drug test returned positive for marijuana Read More
New California Legislation Curbs Discrimination and Inquiries into Applicant Cannabis Usage
Effective January 1, 2024, California employers will face expanded restrictions regarding the consideration of applicants' cannabis history. Read More
Claim Filed Against Senior Care Home Alleging ADA and State Discrimination Law Violations
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
Court Addresses Definition of "Under the Influence"
In January, a Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas judge addressed the question of what constitutes being "under the influence" for purposes of the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act (Act)'s safety exception. Read More
Ninth Circuit Finds Employer Not Required to Reimburse Workers for Drug Screen Travel
A three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit found that in the case of Johnson v. WinCo Foods, the employer is not required to compensate applicants for the time and expense of taking a drug test. Read More