Labor and Employment Law Blog

Let’s Stay Out of the Weeds – Arizona’s Recreational Marijuana Proposition

This November, Arizona voters will decide whether to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. One burning question for employers: How does this impact operations? We consider some of the issues here.

September 21, 2020 | 1 min read | Tagged: Arizona Drug Testing of Employees Act, Drug Testing, Immigration, Medical Marijuana, Prop. 207, Recreational Marijuana

John Lomax Partner

Benjamin A. Nucci Partner

Audrey E. Chastain Associate

Let’s Get Out of the Weeds: Understanding Arizona’s Medical Marijuana Laws

Can an employer terminate the employment of a medical marijuana cardholder who tests positive after a work-related injury? A recent decision tackles this question and represents a first look at the legal issues under Arizona’s medical marijuana law. Employers and their counsel should familiarize themselves with this decision. For more information, read on here.

February 27, 2019 | 1 min read | Tagged: Arizona Civil Rights Act, Arizona Drug Testing of Employees Act, Disability, discrimination, Medical Marijuana

John Lomax Partner

Marian Zapata-Rossa Partner

Rubi Bujanda Former Associate