UNANIMOUS CO SUPREME COURT: EMPLOYERS DO NOT HAVE TO ACCOMMODATE MARIJUANA USE
But challenges remain for employers
(WASHINGTON DC) – Today, SAM President Kevin Sabet released a statement on the unanimous ruling of the Colorado Supreme Court establishing that employers do not have to accommodate state marijuana laws:
“This is a victory for every community that does not want to accommodate pot shops and every business owner that cares about safety and health,” remarked Kevin Sabet, a former Obama Administration advisor who now serves as President of SAM (Smart Approaches to Marijuana), a group opposed to legalization. “But we know the Big Marijuana industry won’t like it, because it hurts their bottom line. This is only the beginning in the litigation and headaches businesses have to deal with in states that allow for marijuana use. No one should think the workplace fight is over. Rather, this is likely the tip of the iceberg when it comes to employers, businesses, employees, and marijuana use. We’re going to see more lawsuits like this – and others with different facts, such as those dealing with workplace accidents, flexibility, etc. — if more states legalize marijuana.”