January 14, 2020

State lawmaker introduces bill to prevent firings from off-clock marijuana use

DENVER — State Rep. Jevon Melton (D-Aurora) introduced a bill that would ban businesses from firing workers who use marijuana outside of work hours.

The Denver Post reports the bill specifically protects workers from termination if they use products that are legal within Colorado but remain federally banned.

DENVER — State Rep. Jevon Melton (D-Aurora) introduced a bill that would ban businesses from firing workers who use marijuana outside of work hours.

The Denver Post reports the bill specifically protects workers from termination if they use products that are legal within Colorado but remain federally banned.

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