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I'm on Medical Marijuana for Pain. What Are My Rights at Work?

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Submitted by Marijuana News on Mon, 03/28/2016 - 08:55

THE QUESTION

I work at a big-box retail store as an overnight stocker and am on medical marijuana to relieve severe stomach pain. I am afraid of being terminated for using the marijuana, so I have not informed my employer and do not use it while at work. However, often I have to leave my shift early due to pain, citing sickness. I do not know my legal rights. How would you suggest that my employer should react to my situation, if I reveal the marijuana usage?

THE FIRST ANSWER

Katherine Poirier Partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Montreal

Your concerns regarding the potential loss of your employment are understandable. However, generally, medical marijuana consumption should be disclosed to an employer as soon as possible. Concealing it may lead to termination, especially if an employee hid any limitation resulting from drug use in the course of a prehiring questionnaire.

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