....Cigars!
Posted on 12/10/2012 2:41:24 PM PST by Road Glide
DENVER — A Dish Network telephone operator who was fired when he failed a drug test is suing his former employer, saying they infringed on his right to use medical marijuana away from the office.
There was no evidence that Brandon Coats, a paralyzed medical marijuana user, was impaired while he was on the clock. And that’s why he said his legal usage of medical marijuana should not have cost him his job in May of 2010.
Coats’ case is pending in the Colorado Court of Appeals. If he loses the case, it could mean 175,000 individuals using medical marijuana in Colorado are in jeopardy of losing their jobs.
If he wins, it could mean big things for pot users.
A win for Coats could also mean tough luck for employers clinging to drug policies that are still seeking to prohibit their employees from using marijuana entirely in the wake of Amendment 64′s passage.
(Excerpt) Read more at kdvr.com ...
Most companies that do drug testing have a disclosure rule that an employee must disclose that he is taking a prescription medication that could interfere with the either the drug test or his job performance, or both. The company then has the option to move the person to another position or put them on disability.
If the employee fails to disclose the medication, the employee may be/will be fired.
....Cigars!
think they are expendable = inexpendable
LOL
Obviously, you don't understand that the Left ONLY wants enforcement to ban things they disapprove of (smoking), yet SCREAMS for "Freedom" for sex deviates, druggies, etc.
That's Amerika today, where moral principles, trampling individual Rights of others who don't go along with their desires, and wealth-redistribution are key components of their Agenda.
“Are you suggesting the paraplegic cubicle worker was smoking on the job while in his cubicle? If not, how would this test work?”
It tests if the person is impaired NOW. It won’t tell you what they did two weeks ago, but personally I never cared what they did two weeks ago as long as I ain’t paying for it.
One of the people we caught using Quick Eye admitted he was taking some kind of behavior drug that was actually for his uncle. Apparently the the uncle didn’t like it, but this guy figured out that if he took a whole bunch of it, he liked it just fine. As I was paying for his time - I didn’t like it worth beans! And I really doubt it would have shown up in urine test.
Colorado has a statute prohibiting employers from firing employees for engaging in legal off-duty activities. It was originally intended to prohibit employers from firing smokers.
My company has locations in Colorado. We have employees driving large box trucks all over the state. If one of our drivers smokes pot and gets into an accident, you think “it’s legal” will protect me from getting sued? HA!
I employ 113 people and could not care less what the hell they do on their off time. I’ve managed to be very, very successful without depriving any of my employees their right to privacy!
I employ 113 people and could not care less what the hell they do on their off time. I’ve managed to be very, very successful without depriving any of my employees their right to privacy!
The guy in question is not flying planes. That comparision is absurd.
I OWN the company asshole and provide 113 other people their paychecks.
I OWN the company asshole and provide 113 other people their paychecks.
I OWN the company asshole and provide 113 other people their paychecks.
I OWN the company asshole and provide 113 other people their paychecks.
I highly doubt you employ anyone. Please tell us the name, address, and verifying info if you’re going to make such a claim.
Or else just be quiet.
You do “own the company assh*le” I see.
“cities and businesses already are allowed to not hire smokers, the same should apply here”
Agreed. They should be allowed to not hire people who drink alcohol, too. Or eat too many foods loaded with salt or fat.
And I gave an example that proved that you are wrong that has been in place for decades.
As an employer I have the right to hire or fire who I choose for whatever reason I choose. I don't want employees working for me who do drugs. I don't care if they do them at home or at work. Someone who is addicted to drugs is not trustworthy and has a proven weakness and deficit of character that I choose not to associate with and certainly will not employ such a person.
I also have no interest in hiring anyone with tattoos for similar reasons.
Lets face is millions of people are out of work and looking for a job, and I can afford to be picky.
I agree with you completely!
Where are the dope smokers supposed to go?
We keep hearing about how pot never killed anyone. Well, I never heard that smoking a cigarette in Central Park did either, but it's banned.
Can't wait to see the do-gooders pitted against tobacco, but in FAVOR of marijuana.
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