Construction Law

The legalization of medical marijuana in West Virginia and Pennsylvania has raised important questions for contractors. While the laws protect employees who are registered medical cannabis patients, construction is a safety-sensitive industry where impairment cannot be taken lightly. Understanding how these laws apply on your jobsites is critical.

WEST VIRGINIA

Under West Virginia’s Medical Cannabis Act, employees cannot be denied a job or fired simply for holding a medical cannabis card. But that protection has limits.

• No On-the-Job Use – Employees cannot use ...