Court Says Marijuana Use is Grounds for Firing in Colorado

Medical and recreational marijuana may be legal in Colorado, but employers in the state can lawfully fire workers who test positive for the drug, even if it was used off duty, according to a court ruling.

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Medical and recreational marijuana may be legal in Colorado, but employers in the state can lawfully fire workers who test positive for the drug, even if it was used off duty, according to a court ruling.

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Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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