• Medical Marijuana User Fired for Positive Drug Test…Wrongful Discharge?

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“An employee who was terminated after testing positive for marijuana (which he obtained and used pursuant to Michigan’s medical marijuana law) has stated no legal claims against his employer, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has ruled. Casias v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., No. 11-1227 (6th Cir. Sept. 19, 2012). ”The Court affirmed dismissal of the plaintiff’s wrongful discharge case against the employer.” Source: JacksonLewis.com Note: A decision in the 6th Circuit has no necessary bearing on any similar case in Connecticut.

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