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Oct 04, 2019

D.C. Employee Sues The City Over Medical Marijuana Policies For Workers

The mayor’s new marijuana policy still prevents some employees from using cannabis, and a longtime Department of Public Works employee says that amounts to discrimination.

Sep 17, 2019

After A Period Of Confusion And Fear, Many District Employees Can Use Marijuana Off The Clock

But the new mayoral order doesn’t apply to “safety-sensitive” workers like police officers and maintenance drivers.

Jun 18, 2019

D.C. Council Passes Emergency Bill To Protect Some—But Not All—City Workers Who Use Medical Marijuana

The ACLU of D.C. says it will file a lawsuit if a D.C. worker is not accommodated.

May 31, 2019

Some City Employees Receive Ultimatum: Find Alternative To Medical Marijuana In 30 Days … Or Else

Emergency legislation at the D.C. Council on Tuesday would prevent employment discrimination against city workers in the medical marijuana program.

Feb 27, 2019

These City Workers Were Told They’d Lose Their Jobs If They Used Medical Marijuana

D.C. official policy allows most city employees to take part in the medical marijuana program, even if they have jobs that require drug testing.

Oct 19, 2011

Obviously, These People Didn’t See The Ethics Poster

Let’s take a brief reader survey, shall we? Have any of you ever thought that it was a good idea to do engage in any of the following actions?

 
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