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<p><a><i></i>Back to Marijuana Laws</a></p>
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<p><a><i></i>Back to Marijuana Laws</a></p>
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<p><p>California has legalized both medical and recreational cannabis use. Employers in the state have specific rights and responsibilities concerning cannabis use by their employees.</p>
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<p><p>California has legalized both medical and recreational cannabis use. Employers in the state have specific rights and responsibilities concerning cannabis use by their employees.</p>
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<p><strong>Legal Status:</strong> Medical and Recreational</p>
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<p><strong>Legal Status:</strong> Medical and Recreational</p>
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<p><strong>Protections for Medicinal Users & Exceptions:</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Protections for Medicinal Users & Exceptions:</strong></p>
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<p>Effective January 1, 2024, it will be unlawful for most employers in California to discriminate against individuals based on their off-duty cannabis use. However, exceptions exist for certain positions and federal regulations.</p>
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<p>Effective January 1, 2024, it will be unlawful for most employers in California to discriminate against individuals based on their off-duty cannabis use. However, exceptions exist for certain positions and federal regulations.</p>
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<p><strong>Protections for Recreational Users & Exceptions:</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Protections for Recreational Users & Exceptions:</strong></p>
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<p>Similar to medicinal users, recreational cannabis users in California will receive protection against employment discrimination effective January 1, 2024. Exceptions include specific positions and federal regulations.</p>
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<p>Similar to medicinal users, recreational cannabis users in California will receive protection against employment discrimination effective January 1, 2024. Exceptions include specific positions and federal regulations.</p>
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<p><strong>Restrictions on Testing for Cannabis:</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Restrictions on Testing for Cannabis:</strong></p>
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<p>Starting in 2024, some employers will be prohibited from discriminating based on nonpsychoactive cannabis metabolites in drug screening tests.</p>
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<p>Starting in 2024, some employers will be prohibited from discriminating based on nonpsychoactive cannabis metabolites in drug screening tests.</p>
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<p><strong>Miscellaneous:</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Miscellaneous:</strong></p>
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<p>Employers are not obligated to accommodate medical cannabis use on their premises or during work hours. They may establish and enforce policies that prohibit cannabis use in the workplace.</p>
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<p>Employers are not obligated to accommodate medical cannabis use on their premises or during work hours. They may establish and enforce policies that prohibit cannabis use in the workplace.</p>
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