Employment Update: City of Pittsburgh Protects Medical Marijuana Card Holders from Discrimination and Certain Drug Tests

September 24, 2024, the City of Pittsburgh amended its Discrimination Ordinance to add that a medical marijuana patient is considered a protected class from discrimination1.  The Ordinance further prohibits employers from discrimination in hiring or employment because of the employee’s status as a medical marijuana patient which includes requiring “pre-employment testing for marijuana and such […]

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