If your employer asks you to do a drug test and you fail, your job is in jeopardy. The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that businesses can fire employees who use marijuana during their off-time, including those with a legal prescription for medical pot. The Colorado Constitution states that employers don’t have to amend their policies to accommodate employee’s marijuana use.
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, marijuana can have these negative effects on the brain that may impair your judgement during work hours:
- altered senses (for example, seeing brighter colors)
- altered sense of time
- changes in mood
- impaired body movement
- difficulty with thinking and problem-solving
- impaired memory
- breathing problems
- increased heart rate
- hallucinations
- temporary paranoia
Were you injured on the job? Are you unsure whether you qualify for workers compensation because of your use of marijuana? Although marijuana is legal for recreational use in the state of Colorado, it may compromise your right to workers compensation benefits. Contact an expert workers comp attorney to discuss your rights right away!
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