Medical Marijuana Employment Discrimination Lawsuit Moves Forward in RI
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Medical Marijuana Employment Discrimination Lawsuit Moves Forward in RI
"We believe it is important to keep in mind the significance of this issue," said ACLU's Steve Brown. "If the defendants have their way, any of the thousands of people in Rhode Island using medical marijuana for serious medical conditions would be forced to choose between taking lawfully this medication to relieve their pain or not having a job. That is a cruel and unacceptable choice, and certainly not what the General Assembly had in mind in passing this important law."
Suit Grounds
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe ACLU filed a lawsuit on Callaghan's behalf in November, arguing that “a potential employer’s failure to hire a medical marijuana patient because of, or related to, his or her status as a medical marijuana user and/or cardholder” constitutes disability discrimination in violation of the RI Civil Rights Act, and also violates the medical marijuana law, which protects cardholders from discrimination in employment.
Additional information about the lawsuit, which is being handled by ACLU volunteer attorney Carly Beauvais Iafrate, can be found here.
The Highest Marijuana Prices in 2015 in New England by State
#6 Maine
$305
The Pine Tree State is 19 dollars below the national average.
That is the 38th highest in the country.
#5 Rhode Island
$314
The Ocean State is 10 dollars below the national average.
That is tied for 36th highest in the country.
#4 Connecticut
$334
The Constitution State falls 10 dollars above the national average.
That's the 30th highest in the country.
#3 Massachusetts
$342
The Bay State is 18 dollars above the national average.
That is tied for 22nd highest in the country.
#2 New Hampshire
$351
The Granite State is 27 dollars above the national average.
That is tied for 12th highest in the country.
#1 Vermont
$367
The Green Mountain State is 43 dollars above the national average.
That is the 2nd highest in the country.
U.S Lowest: Orgeon
$204
The Beaver State falls 220 dollars below the national average.
It is one of four states where marijuana for recreational use is legalized and is home to the lowest price in the nation.
U.S. Highest: N. Dakota
$387
The Peace Garden State is 67 dollars above the national average.
Its price is the highest in the country by 20 dollars.
