VERIFY looks into whether workers who use recreational marijuana in states where it has been legalized are protected from disciplinary action by their employers.
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On Nov. 7, 2023, Ohio became the 24th state in the U.S. to legalize recreational marijuana. The new law will allow adults in the state to buy and possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis and to grow up to six plants at home.
VERIFY reader Michelle asked whether workers who use marijuana in states where recreational use has been legalized are protected from disciplinary action by their employers.
Are workers who use recreational marijuana in states where it is allowed legally protected from disciplinary action by their employers?
The answer to this question needs context because it depends on the state, the type of work and the employer.
Some workers who use marijuana in states where recreational use has been legalized are protected from disciplinary action by their employers, while others are not. Here’s what we can VERIFY.
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