Good day,
I am employed today in Connecticut, but was formerly employed in California. While in California, I used medical marijuana (cannabis) pursuant to California's SB 420 and Prop 215 with several doctors' endorsements. I made my employer (specifically, the CEO) aware of this situtaion in the event of a misunderstanding should they employ drug testing. A year later, I have transferred to CT, and the employment relationship has soured. The employer has stated that it has now come to their attention that I was using marijuana (no mention of medicine) and that I must comply with "drug free workplace policy" or my employment would be in jeopardy. FYI, my employment is in jeopardy anyway. In an email, the CEO stated that my prior med marijuana use was discussed with other(s). This infuriated me as now my personal medical history might become gossip in the office and industry, thereby affecting my future employment via a scarred reputation. I demaneded to know who my personal medical information/history was shared with and when, however, they have not yet responded. Common sense tells me that something wrong was done here, but I"m not yet sure. I have an attorney, but I'm not sure if he's even aware of CA's med-marijuana laws.
I have now had my workload removed, in what I perceive to be a preparation for my probabe termination.
Your thoughts?
Rich
I am employed today in Connecticut, but was formerly employed in California. While in California, I used medical marijuana (cannabis) pursuant to California's SB 420 and Prop 215 with several doctors' endorsements. I made my employer (specifically, the CEO) aware of this situtaion in the event of a misunderstanding should they employ drug testing. A year later, I have transferred to CT, and the employment relationship has soured. The employer has stated that it has now come to their attention that I was using marijuana (no mention of medicine) and that I must comply with "drug free workplace policy" or my employment would be in jeopardy. FYI, my employment is in jeopardy anyway. In an email, the CEO stated that my prior med marijuana use was discussed with other(s). This infuriated me as now my personal medical history might become gossip in the office and industry, thereby affecting my future employment via a scarred reputation. I demaneded to know who my personal medical information/history was shared with and when, however, they have not yet responded. Common sense tells me that something wrong was done here, but I"m not yet sure. I have an attorney, but I'm not sure if he's even aware of CA's med-marijuana laws.
I have now had my workload removed, in what I perceive to be a preparation for my probabe termination.
Your thoughts?
Rich