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Calif. Firms Can Fire Medical Marijuana Users

Source: Washington Post

Sacramento : CA : USA | about 1 year ago

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Jan. 24 -- The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that employers can fire workers who test positive for marijuana even if they have a note from a doctor recommending its use for medical reasons. The 5 to 2 ruling came in a state that was the

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