Although medical cannabis legalization is taking the United States by storm, many patients are uncertain about how their use will impact their standing at the workplace. Some medical marijuana cardholders have already faced discrimination by employers over their lawful right to treatment, and pro-pot organizations like NORML have stepped up to protect employees from baseless and random drug screenings.
In Florida, the Drug Free America Foundation is also working to add clarity to this muddled situation, sharing a “Marijuana and the Workplace Toolkit” to help employers deal with medical marijuana legalization in a responsible way. Earlier this week, the drug policy and prevention organization hosted a forum in the town of Bradenton.
The event featured a presentation by Amy Ronshausen, the deputy director of the Drug Free America Foundation, who discussed how Florida’s medical marijuana program will impact employers in the state. The organization also released a complementary guide packed with information and advice on how to be “diligent and proactive in understanding how the use of marijuana effects the individual, the overall influence on the business, and…