It’s 2024 and Federal Law still does not Protect Medical Marijuana Users from Getting Fired for Testing Positive

Industry News
25 March 2024
1 min read

(The Employer Handbook) - Historically, federal courts have determined that the Americans with Disabilities Act does not protect individuals with disabilities with valid medical marijuana prescriptions who lose their jobs for testing positive.

But, in 2024, most states have recognized the medical benefits of cannabis and have legalized it for medical use by their residents. Will this translate into viable ADA discrimination claims?
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