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Medicinal Cannabis Employment Rights
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In England, medicinal cannabis is legal if prescribed, but workplace policies may vary. Inform your employer about your prescription and review their drug policy. Employers must make reasonable adjustments if your condition qualifies as a disability under the Equality Act 2010. Adjustments could include flexible hours or modified duties. If cannabis affects decision-making, discuss task adjustments with your employer. Consult legal resources or professionals for tribunal case precedents.Full Conversation
I have been prescribed medicinal cannabis. Where do I stand when it comes to my employer? I live in the UK
Hi ****! In Scotland, the use of medicinal cannabis is legal if prescribed by a specialist doctor. However, when it comes to employment, it's essential to consider the following:
- Inform your employer about your prescription.
- ****heck your employer's drug policy.
- Your employer must make reasonable adjustments if your condition qualifies as a disability under the Equality Act *.
Does your workplace have a specific drug policy mentioned in your contract?
- Inform your employer about your prescription.
- ****heck your employer's drug policy.
- Your employer must make reasonable adjustments if your condition qualifies as a disability under the Equality Act *.
Does your workplace have a specific drug policy mentioned in your contract?
I live in England rather than Scotland. The policy mentions drug use (no drinking alcohol, etc.)
Thanks for the clarification, ****. In England, similar rules apply regarding medicinal cannabis and employment:
- Inform your employer about your prescription.
- Review your workplace's drug policy.
- Employers must make reasonable adjustments if your condition qualifies as a disability under the Equality Act *.
Does your employer's policy explicitly mention medicinal cannabis?
- Inform your employer about your prescription.
- Review your workplace's drug policy.
- Employers must make reasonable adjustments if your condition qualifies as a disability under the Equality Act *.
Does your employer's policy explicitly mention medicinal cannabis?
What sort of reasonable adjustment could apply in this case?
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In your situation, reasonable adjustments by your employer could include:
- Allowing for flexible working hours to manage your condition.
- Modifying your duties to reduce stress or physical strain.
- Providing additional breaks if required.
- Ensuring a supportive and understanding work environment.
Does your condition qualify as a disability under the Equality Act *?
In your situation, reasonable adjustments by your employer could include:
- Allowing for flexible working hours to manage your condition.
- Modifying your duties to reduce stress or physical strain.
- Providing additional breaks if required.
- Ensuring a supportive and understanding work environment.
Does your condition qualify as a disability under the Equality Act *?
Given that the use of medicinal cannabis, and t
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In your situation, reasonable adjustments by your employer could include:
- Allowing for flexible working hours to manage your condition.
- Modifying your duties to reduce stress or physical strain.
- Providing additional breaks if required.
- Ensuring a supportive and understanding work environment.
Does your condition qualify as a disability under the Equality Act *?
In your situation, reasonable adjustments by your employer could include:
- Allowing for flexible working hours to manage your condition.
- Modifying your duties to reduce stress or physical strain.
- Providing additional breaks if required.
- Ensuring a supportive and understanding work environment.
Does your condition qualify as a disability under the Equality Act *?
given that medicinal cannabis would make me high, would this be a reasonable adjustment for the employer?
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To address your question, if the use of medicinal cannabis makes you high, it may affect your ability to perform certain tasks safely, especially if your job involves operating machinery or requires high levels of concentration. Reasonable adjustments might include:
- Assigning you to tasks that do not compromise safety.
- Allowing for remote work if possible.
Would you like to discuss specific adjustments with your employer?
To address your question, if the use of medicinal cannabis makes you high, it may affect your ability to perform certain tasks safely, especially if your job involves operating machinery or requires high levels of concentration. Reasonable adjustments might include:
- Assigning you to tasks that do not compromise safety.
- Allowing for remote work if possible.
Would you like to discuss specific adjustments with your employer?
What about if my job requires decision making? For example, I work in a supermarket on a till and have to make decisions whether to approve the sale of alcohol
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If your job involves decision-making, such as approving the sale of alcohol, it's crucial to ensure that your ability to make sound decisions is not impaired. ****onsider discussing with your employer about:
- Adjusting your duties to minimize critical decision-making tasks.
- Exploring alternative roles that might better fit your situation.
Is there a specific aspect of your job that you feel might be impacted by your prescription?
If your job involves decision-making, such as approving the sale of alcohol, it's crucial to ensure that your ability to make sound decisions is not impaired. ****onsider discussing with your employer about:
- Adjusting your duties to minimize critical decision-making tasks.
- Exploring alternative roles that might better fit your situation.
Is there a specific aspect of your job that you feel might be impacted by your prescription?
The amount that the medicinal cannabis makes me high would probably vary each time. Some days I would have good decision making abilities, others it might not be so good. Are there examples in employment law or from employment tribunals in the UK (England, especially) similar to my case?
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While there might be some employment tribunal cases in the UK related to medicinal cannabis use and employment, each case is unique, and outcomes can vary. Employers must balance workplace safety and reasonable adjustments for employees with medical conditions.
You may want to consult with a legal professional to explore specific tribunal cases similar to yours.
Would you like more detailed information on how to approach your employer about this issue?
While there might be some employment tribunal cases in the UK related to medicinal cannabis use and employment, each case is unique, and outcomes can vary. Employers must balance workplace safety and reasonable adjustments for employees with medical conditions.
You may want to consult with a legal professional to explore specific tribunal cases similar to yours.
Would you like more detailed information on how to approach your employer about this issue?
****an you access employment tribunal cases?
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I don't have direct access to employment tribunal cases, but I can guide you on how to find them. You can visit the Employment Tribunal decisions website for the UK to search for relevant cases. Is there any specific information you're looking for in these cases?
I don't have direct access to employment tribunal cases, but I can guide you on how to find them. You can visit the Employment Tribunal decisions website for the UK to search for relevant cases. Is there any specific information you're looking for in these cases?
Thank you. Yes, I would like to know about any case related to my example I gave you
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Hi! While I can't access specific employment tribunal cases directly, you can search for related cases on the Employment Tribunal decisions website. Look for keywords such as "medicinal cannabis," "reasonable adjustments," and "Equality Act." This will help you find relevant precedents.
Would you like more information on how to discuss this with your employer?
Hi! While I can't access specific employment tribunal cases directly, you can search for related cases on the Employment Tribunal decisions website. Look for keywords such as "medicinal cannabis," "reasonable adjustments," and "Equality Act." This will help you find relevant precedents.
Would you like more information on how to discuss this with your employer?
Okay I understand - thank you for your help
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You're welcome, ****! If you need further assistance or have any more questions, feel free to ask. Take care and good luck with your situation!
You're welcome, ****! If you need further assistance or have any more questions, feel free to ask. Take care and good luck with your situation!
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