Massachusetts Bill Would Prevent Workers From Being Fired for Using Marijuana on Their Own Time

While recreational marijuana use is legal for adults in the state, workers can still be fired for using the drug.

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Associated Press

December 27, 2018

A proposed law in Massachusetts would bar employers from firing workers for using marijuana legally on their own time.

While recreational marijuana use is legal for adults in the state, workers can still be fired for using the drug, even if it's outside of work and its effects have worn off by the time they return to their jobs.

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