 Policies may need updating to clarify that the use of medical marijuana isn’t tolerated in the workplace The use of medical marijuana for certain illnesses will soon be legal under Ohio law, but that doesn’t mean employers have to tolerate it, according to employment attorneys interviewed by SHRM Online. “The law says very specifically that employers still have the …
What Ohio Employers Need to Know About Medical Marijuana
Earlier this month, Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed House Bill 523 into law, making Ohio the 25th state to legalize medical marijuana. Those with HIV/AIDS, Alzheimer’s, cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, or one of several other medical conditions may qualify for medical marijuana with their doctor’s recommendation. Many employers may be concerned that come September when the law goes into effect, employees …