![]() The measure to protect California worker’s from cannabis use discrimination has been passed! This week, legislatures gave their final approval to AB 2188, which would “make it unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a person in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment, or otherwise penalize a person” because of off-duty cannabis use. Specifically, the measure bans employers from making employment decisions based on hair or urine tests that screen for cannabis metabolites. These types of tests are considered inaccurate for assessing current intoxication because metablites can stay in the system for weeks. Employees would still be banned from being under the influence of cannabis while working, and certain employees would not be protected under this law, such as those working in building and construction, or certain positions that require federal clearance. The Director of NORML’s California chapter, Dale Gieringer, said, “Cannabis is legal in California, and workers have a right to engage in legal activity while away from the job.” Now that California’s legislatures have approved the measure, it goes to the Governor, Gavin Newsom, for final review. Newsom has until September 30th to either approve or veto the bill. Alternatively, if he neither approves nor vetos it, the bill will automatically be passed into law after the September 30th date. If the bill is officially made law, it will go into effect on January 1, 2024. Six other states have laws protecting workers’ rights to use recreational cannabis, including Nevada, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Montana and Rhode Island. Twenty-one states have laws protecting workers who use medical cannabis. Comments are closed.
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