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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>Delaware allows both medical and recreational cannabis use. Employees in the state are protected against certain forms of employment discrimination related to cannabis use.</p>
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<p><p>Delaware allows both medical and recreational cannabis use. Employees in the state are protected against certain forms of employment discrimination related to cannabis use.</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>Employers cannot discriminate against employees or applicants based on their status as registered qualifying patients, unless impairment at work or loss of federal benefits is involved.</p>
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<p>Employers cannot discriminate against employees or applicants based on their status as registered qualifying patients, unless impairment at work or loss of federal benefits is involved.</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>Delaware law does not provide specific protections for recreational cannabis users in employment.</p>
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<p>Delaware law does not provide specific protections for recreational cannabis users in employment.</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>Employers have the authority to prohibit an employee from working while under the influence of cannabis.</p>
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<p>Employers have the authority to prohibit an employee from working while under the influence of cannabis.</p>
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<p><strong>Miscellaneous:</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Miscellaneous:</strong></p>
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<p>Delaware employers cannot discriminate against employees or applicants based on their cannabis use unless specific conditions are met. Employers can establish policies prohibiting cannabis use on their property.</p>
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<p>Delaware employers cannot discriminate against employees or applicants based on their cannabis use unless specific conditions are met. Employers can establish policies prohibiting cannabis use on their property.</p>
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