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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>New Jersey allows both medical and recreational cannabis use. Employers may need to consider accommodations for cannabis use.</p>
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<p><p>New Jersey allows both medical and recreational cannabis use. Employers may need to consider accommodations for cannabis use.</p>
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<p><strong>Legal Status:</strong> Yes, medical and recreational</p>
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<p><strong>Legal Status:</strong> Yes, 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 may not discriminate against employees based on cannabis use outside of work, subject to certain exceptions.</p>
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<p>Employers may not discriminate against employees based on cannabis use outside of work, subject to certain exceptions.</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>Employers are generally prohibited from taking adverse action based on off-duty cannabis use, with specific exceptions.</p>
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<p>Employers are generally prohibited from taking adverse action based on off-duty cannabis use, with specific exceptions.</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 may conduct drug tests in specific circumstances and must use reliable testing methods.</p>
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<p>Employers may conduct drug tests in specific circumstances and must use reliable testing methods.</p>
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<p><strong>Miscellaneous:</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Miscellaneous:</strong></p>
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<p>While employers must generally allow off-duty cannabis use, they may take action in certain situations, including when required by federal law or regulations.</p>
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<p>While employers must generally allow off-duty cannabis use, they may take action in certain situations, including when required by federal law or regulations.</p>
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