Gov. Job with MMJ?

[BleedGreen]

Hey,

The questions is that I am planing on to apply for a government job (school district) and I know they drug test and all of that fun stuff but I was wondering if I got in the job and they randomly drug tested me and THC came up and I have a medical license do you think they could fire me for it? I have been looking around on websites but I have not found my answer.


Thanks:smokin:

BleedGreen Reviewed by BleedGreen on 10-19-2008. Gov. Job with MMJ? Hey, The questions is that I am planing on to apply for a government job (school district) and I know they drug test and all of that fun stuff but I was wondering if I got in the job and they randomly drug tested me and THC came up and I have a medical license do you think they could fire me for it? I have been looking around on websites but I have not found my answer. Thanks:smokin: Rating: 5

[solidstate]

Medical Marijuana: Employers Can Fire Users, California Supreme Court Rules | Stop the Drug War (DRCNet)

The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that employers may fire workers who use medical marijuana in compliance with California's Compassionate Use Act -- even if they are off duty and even if their use does not affect their job performance. The ruling came in Ross v. Raging Wire Telecommunications.

In that case, Gary Ross, whose doctor recommended medical marijuana for chronic back pain resulting from an injury incurred while serving in the Air Force, was hired by Raging Wire as a systems engineer in 2001 and was required to take a drug test as a condition of employment. He provided the company with a copy of his doctor's recommendation, but the company fired him a week later because of a positive test result.

Ross sued, alleging that the company violated the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) by not accommodating his disability. He also argued that the company fired him in violation of public policy because the Compassionate Use Act legalized medical marijuana in the state.

[BleedGreen]

that is just absolute bull shit...something should definently be changed about that.....do they want their medical marijuana card holders to be unemployed? Ugh!

[Immolation]

An MMJ card will be trouble for you if you want a Government job.You are registered with the state as a MMJ patient and as far as they are concerned you are violating Federal Law.That just the way it is, at least for right now.

[d4twamp]

that is just absolute bull shit...something should definently be changed about that.....do they want their medical marijuana card holders to be unemployed? Ugh!

the feds don't care, neither do the state about the employment issues that comes w/ MMJ...the state only sets up the optional card to bring in more money for the state, that and to have your name on a list, think the feds don't get to look at that list...lol...

[flyingimam]

FEDERAL law prohibits consumption of marijuana in all circumstances, i think thats where the problem lies

[tomm01]

Isn't that gonna be changed with Barack now? I saw a video somehwere and he said he supports MMJ.

[GrapeDrank]

Unfourtanatley you will be canned for it and that is right they dont care about the employment situation the best thing u can do is get the fake piss and not apply for a gov job and or seek an alternative income i myself will be recieving ssi pretty soon because of my conditions even with my treatment i could work but then there comes the issue that you would have with all the dt and shit so my advice is since they are prohibiting you to work because of your meds then go apply for everything and anything you can get and go to school so you can work for yourself plus your meds will help you focus on your studies good luck

snoochie boochies

[thecreator]

I agree with my mate above,find any and all jobs that'll let you take your meds as PRESCRIBED and never look back.They'll can you on the spot and your file(if you make it that far) will be flagged from here to eternity.I think it's a personal decision on your part but remember it's an uphill battle to protect your rights as an MMJ user.Good luck mate and please keep us all posted,I'm quite interested in seeing how all of it unfolds.......*fingers crossed*

[GrapeDrank]

Also i forgot to mention if you are absolutley stuck on working for someone else or if you just need the money there are two companies that i know of that do not dt they are trader joes and whole foods market they both have websites so find one close to you i would go for whole foods i use to work for them it is a very chill:rastasmoke: and relax atmosphere to work in and they are very understanding