California employees will soon officially have protections from discrimination based on their use of cannabis or marijuana while off the clock and away from the workplace. The new protections come from an amendment to California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (AB 2188) which was approved by Governor Gavin Newsom on Sept. 18, 2022, and goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2024. The … [Read more...] about California workers who smoke weed will have new protections in 2024
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New California laws will protect workers who use marijuana off-the-job
A new California law will prevent most employers from punishing workers who use cannabis away from the job. Employees who are impaired at work can face repercussions, but, in most cases, a mere positive drug test for marijuana will not be a serious issue when the law takes effect in 2024. SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Most California employees who use marijuana away from work will see … [Read more...] about New California laws will protect workers who use marijuana off-the-job
California Lawmakers Pass Bill Protecting Workers’ Off-Duty Cannabis Use
By A.J. HERRINGTON of HIGHTIMES California lawmakers on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill to protect employees who use marijuana off the job. If approved by the governor, the legislation would make California the seventh state in the nation to pass employment protections for workers’ off-duty cannabis use. The measure, Assembly Bill 2188 (AB-2188), would “make it unlawful … [Read more...] about California Lawmakers Pass Bill Protecting Workers’ Off-Duty Cannabis Use
