Is it legal to fire someone for using medical marijuana?

As marijuana laws change throughout the United States, employers everywhere find themselves facing this question. State and local legislation is undergoing sweeping change, but what does it all mean for your business? Here’s an overview: When Is It Legal to Fire a Medical Marijuana User? Medical marijuana use by employees presents a potentially thorny legal […]

Top ten employment legal issues for 2013

Armstrong Teasdale LLP Matthew Kreutzer With a new year come new (and returning) legal issues for small businesses and employers. Franchisors and franchisees, which employ millions of workers nationwide, will have to continue to pay close attention to employment law issues. With calendar year 2012 as a guide, 2013 is already on its way to […]