Employment and Medical Marijuana: Laws and court rulings impact Florida cities

By Brett J. Schneider and Brooke Ehrlich

Posted February 26, 2020

Since voters approved the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative known as Amendment 2, many cities are confronted with new questions concerning whether and to what extent they can prohibit or regulate medical marijuana use by their employees.

Partners Brett Schneider and Brooke Ehrlich discuss the impact of Amendment 2 for employers, including municipalities and which options to consider. To read the full article, please click here.

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Brett J. Schneider

Brett Schneider is the Managing Director of the Palm Beach office and chair of the firm’s Labor and Employment Division. As a Florida Bar Board Certified attorney in Labor and Employment Law, Brett helps public and private sector employers resolve issues in a prompt and efficient manner.

Brooke Ehrlich

Brooke Ehrlich handles labor and employment litigation, commercial litigation, and appellate matters. In the labor and employment field, Brooke represents public and private entities in discrimination charges pursuant to state and federal anti-discrimination and wage and hour laws, including Title VII, the FLSA, the ADEA, the Florida Civil Rights Act, and the Florida Whistle-blower’s Act. She also advises local governments and corporate clients on employee discipline, retention and termination, employment manuals and policies, and contract interpretation.