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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>Connecticut has legalized both medical and recreational cannabis use. Employers in the state have certain rights and responsibilities related to cannabis use by their employees.</p>
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<p><p>Connecticut has legalized both medical and recreational cannabis use. Employers in the state have certain rights and responsibilities related to 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>Employers in Connecticut cannot discriminate against applicants or employees based on their status as qualifying patients. Protections are available unless the employer has a compliant drug and alcohol testing policy.</p>
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<p>Employers in Connecticut cannot discriminate against applicants or employees based on their status as qualifying patients. Protections are available unless the employer has a compliant drug and alcohol testing policy.</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>Connecticut’s law provides exemptions for various industries and positions, allowing employers to be exempt from certain employment-related sections of the law.</p>
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<p>Connecticut’s law provides exemptions for various industries and positions, allowing employers to be exempt from certain employment-related sections of the law.</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>The law does not apply to drug testing, conditions of employment, or hiring practices for certain employers required to test under federal regulations or those covered by collective bargaining agreements.</p>
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<p>The law does not apply to drug testing, conditions of employment, or hiring practices for certain employers required to test under federal regulations or those covered by collective bargaining agreements.</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 Connecticut offers protections for cannabis users, employers can still enforce reasonable regulations concerning cannabis use and take action against employees who appear impaired.</p>
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<p>While Connecticut offers protections for cannabis users, employers can still enforce reasonable regulations concerning cannabis use and take action against employees who appear impaired.</p>
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