Two California laws are expected to take effect Jan. 1 that will prevent most employers from discriminating against one’s personal cannabis use, with the latest making it unlawful for employers to ask employees, or applicants, about prior use.
Senate Bill 700, authored by Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom Oct. 7, and would prohibit most employers from asking about one’s previous cannabis use. Prior law already stipulated that it was unlawful for most employers to discriminate against one’s former use.
