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Report Link No Cause of Action against Employers under Medical Marijuana Law, Washington Court Rules.
Jackson Lewis LLP - October 02, 2009
Affirming summary judgment in favor of the employer, the Washington Court of Appeals has held that there was no implied cause of action arising from the Washington State Medical Use of Marijuana Act (“MUMA”) against an employer who refused to hire a prospective employee who failed a pre-employment drug test allegedly due to her medical use of marijuana. Roe v. TeleTech Customer Care Mgmt. (Colorado), LLC, No. 38531-7-II (Wash. Ct. App. 2009). The Court further held that the employer did not wrongfully terminate the employee’s employment in violation of Washington’s public policy.
Report Link New Washington State Law Redefines "Disability".
Jackson Lewis LLP - May 17, 2007
A new act broadly redefining "disability" under Washington state law will have the likely effect of requiring employers to treat nearly all medical conditions as a disability.
Report Link Washington High Court Redefines "Disability" in Accord with Federal ADA.
Jackson Lewis LLP - August 11, 2006
The Washington Supreme Court has dramatically changed the landscape for employers faced with disability discrimination claims under state law. On July 6, 2006, the court issued its opinion in McClarty v. Totem Electric International and re-defined what constitutes a "disability" under the Washington Law Against Discrimination.

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