By Pauline L. Duong, Esq. The increasing popularity of cannabis in California has important implications for California employers and employees including those in the construction industry where on-the-job drug impairment could lead to safety issues. Importantly, it remains legal, under certain circumstances, to drug test employees and enforce zero-tolerance policies. Indeed, some trade associations like…
As 2024 begins, California employers face a variety of new policies and laws that may impact their businesses. The most recent session of the California Legislature resulted in new laws with which California employers must comply in 2024. State and federal courts and federal administrative agencies have also issued decisions that impact California employers. We…