Abstract
As states increasingly legalize forms of cannabis use, federal regulation remains stagnant. These outdated laws still hold power, undermining state-granted rights. This impact is especially felt in the employment sector. While states pass laws legalizing cannabis use, employers still have a right to a drug free workplace. Many employment agreements prohibit drug use, even if legal under state law. This Note examines recent caselaw to analyze how courts are handling the battle between state and federal government as it relates to cannabis legalization. Ultimately, the argument highlights the risk employees face – engaging in what they believe is legal behavior while inadvertently being subject to adverse employment action.
Recommended Citation
Eva Lane,
Cannabis at Work: Navigating the Intersection of Employment Law and Legalized Marijuana,
31 Wash. & Lee J. Civ. Rts. & Soc. Just. 269
(2025).
Available at: https://scholarlycommons.law.wlu.edu/crsj/vol31/iss2/7
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