Corporate,
Administrative/Regulatory
Jul. 19, 2017
Cannabis at work: What California employers need to know
The legalization of cannabis in California raises significant questions as to whether employers can enforce policies prohibiting cannabis use by employees.
Arthur F. Silbergeld
Employment Law Partner, Thompson Coburn LLP
Labor & Employment
Phone: (310) 282-2529
Email: asilbergeld@thompsoncoburn.com
Temple Univ Law School
Arthur is based in Los Angeles and is in the firm's Labor & Employment Practice Group.
Michael Rosenblum
Corporate Associate, Thompson Coburn LLP
The legalization of cannabis in California raises significant questions as to whether employers can enforce policies prohibiting cannabis use by employees. Recent California legislation provides employers with the right to do so, even if the employees' use occurs outside of work and does not impair performance.
Generally, an employer's anti-cannabis policy should explain why the restriction promotes the legitimate business interests...
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