Provides employer and employee protections pursuant to use of legalized cannabis items.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed General Assembly
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- Became Law
Overview
This bill, S 3603, aims to protect both employers and employees regarding the use of legalized cannabis. It prohibits employers from refusing to hire or discharging employees due to cannabis use and restricts employers from conducting pre-employment drug tests for cannabis, except in specific circumstances. The bill also establishes a certification program for ‘Workplace Impairment Recognition Experts’ to assist employers in identifying potential impairment from cannabis use, and outlines specific situations where employers may require drug testing, such as for critical infrastructure or law enforcement roles.
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Anthony Bucco
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