West Virginia allows medical cannabis use. Employers cannot discriminate or retaliate against employees based solely on their status as certified medical cannabis users. However, exceptions exist for certain employment duties.
Legal Status: Yes, medical only
Protections for Medicinal Users & Exceptions:
Employers cannot discriminate or retaliate against employees based on their status as certified medical cannabis users unless specific exceptions apply related to job duties.
Protections for Recreational Users & Exceptions:
N/A
Restrictions on Testing for Cannabis:
N/A
Miscellaneous:
Employers are not required to accommodate employees’ use of medical cannabis at work, and they may discipline employees for being under the influence of cannabis at work.