Washington, D.C., employers will soon be prohibited from disciplining, terminating or refusing to hire individuals based on marijuana use or a positive marijuana test. The Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022 will take effect on July 13, 2023, or shortly thereafter.
The law, however, contains a few exceptions. Employers will not be in violation if their actions are required by federal statute, federal regulations, or a federal contract or funding agreement, or if the employee used or possessed marijuana at work or while performing work-related duties.
