AB 2188 (Quirk-Silva; D-La Palma), makes it illegal for an employer to discriminate, terminate, or otherwise penalize an employee or applicant for the use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace. The bill was signed into law in 2022 but does not go into effect until January 1, 2024.
SB 700 (Bradford; D-Los Angeles) prohibits employers from asking job applicants about cannabis use, including in job applications or interviews. Information received about the applicant’s cannabis use from criminal history is off limits unless the employer is specifically allowed to consider it under the Fair Chance Act. SB 700 also takes effect on January 1, 2024.
Employers are encouraged to update their handbooks and policies accordingly and consult with an employment attorney for more information.
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