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Walmart fires Michigan man for using medical ma

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Walmart fires Michigan man for using medical marijuana


Business | 206851 hits | Mar 13 6:18 pm | Posted by: DerbyX
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BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (WZZM) - Now that medical marijuana is legal in Michigan, can an employer fire a worker who tests positive for the drug? WalMart says it can, so it did. "I was terminated because I failed a drug screening," says former WalMart employe

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  1. by avatar ShepherdsDog
    Sun Mar 14, 2010 3:14 am
    I smell a law suit and a big piece of shit called wall mart. Not only do they fire the guy for using a prescription medication, who has cancer, but now the underhanded shits want to stop him from collecting UI benefits??
    "I was told they do not accept or honor my medical marijuana card," says Casias.

    In an e-mail from headquarters, WalMart spokesman Greg Rossiter explained the company policy. It states: "In states, such as Michigan, where prescriptions for marijuana can be obtained, an employer can still enforce a policy that requires termination of employment following a positive drug screen. We believe our policy complies with the law and we support decisions based on the policy."



    Interesting how they think that company policy can trump state law. What's next, they can claim that they don't accept or honour state labour laws or health codes? These asswipes need a kick in the nuts.

  2. by avatar Public_Domain
    Sun Mar 14, 2010 5:23 am
    :|

  3. by avatar Zipperfish  Gold Member
    Sun Mar 14, 2010 7:40 am
    Pretty scummy. Walmart needs a union.

  4. by avatar martin14
    Sun Mar 14, 2010 7:42 am
    "ShepherdsDog" said


    Interesting how they think that company policy can trump state law. What's next, they can claim that they don't accept or honour state labour laws or health codes? These asswipes need a kick in the nuts.



    Wonder when they will think Wall Mart can trump federal laws ?

  5. by avatar PublicAnimalNo9
    Sun Mar 14, 2010 9:02 pm
    I can proudly say that Wal-Mart has never got one penny from me. If I want cheap prices, I'll go to Giant Tiger and support a fully Canadian company.

  6. by avatar GreenTiger
    Sun Mar 14, 2010 11:23 pm
    "ShepherdsDog" said
    I smell a law suit and a big piece of shit called wall mart. Not only do they fire the guy for using a prescription medication, who has cancer, but now the underhanded shits want to stop him from collecting UI benefits??
    "I was told they do not accept or honor my medical marijuana card," says Casias.

    In an e-mail from headquarters, WalMart spokesman Greg Rossiter explained the company policy. It states: "In states, such as Michigan, where prescriptions for marijuana can be obtained, an employer can still enforce a policy that requires termination of employment following a positive drug screen. We believe our policy complies with the law and we support decisions based on the policy."



    Interesting how they think that company policy can trump state law. What's next, they can claim that they don't accept or honour state labour laws or health codes? These asswipes need a kick in the nuts.



    I used to work for WalMart they need a swift kick in the nuts over a bunch of things, not only this.

  7. by avatar andyt
    Sun Mar 14, 2010 11:31 pm
    So will they do the same for people who use opioids legally? What about somebody who's on methadone maintenance?

  8. by avatar Public_Domain
    Sun Mar 14, 2010 11:52 pm
    :|

  9. by avatar Brenda
    Mon Mar 15, 2010 12:34 am
    "Mr_Canada" said
    I can proudly say that Wal-Mart has never got one penny from me. If I want cheap prices, I'll go to Giant Tiger and support a fully Canadian company.

    Fuckeneh! So glad a Giant Tiger moved into my town.

    Also, I looked over my own store's policies regarding drug use/possession. At my store, anything approved by a doctor or otherwise prescribed is allowed.

    Also, the company doesn't delve into employee's personal lives.

    Screw Wal-Mart.

    Seriously though, even if he was toking up for fun, at home, on his day off, why bother him?

    If they brought piss-testing here, they wouldn't be able to fire me before I quit.
    Heh, I even had to take a "piss-test" for an interview :P

  10. by avatar sandorski
    Mon Mar 15, 2010 12:50 am
    "Mr_Canada" said
    I can proudly say that Wal-Mart has never got one penny from me. If I want cheap prices, I'll go to Giant Tiger and support a fully Canadian company.

    Fuckeneh! So glad a Giant Tiger moved into my town.

    Also, I looked over my own store's policies regarding drug use/possession. At my store, anything approved by a doctor or otherwise prescribed is allowed.

    Also, the company doesn't delve into employee's personal lives.

    Screw Wal-Mart.

    Seriously though, even if he was toking up for fun, at home, on his day off, why bother him?

    If they brought piss-testing here, they wouldn't be able to fire me before I quit.

    Dude, do you really want a Pot Head greeting you at the door? I mean really, imagine the kind of horrors that could occur if Walmart Employees had trace amounts of THC in their systems. The potential for disaster is enormous when something as essential as Walmart has Pot Heads working there!

    8O 8O :lol:

  11. by avatar ShepherdsDog
    Mon Mar 15, 2010 1:14 am
    You don't mean.........a greeter that actually seems...........happy doing their shitty job??

  12. by avatar Public_Domain
    Mon Mar 15, 2010 2:32 am
    :|

  13. by avatar andyt
    Mon Mar 15, 2010 3:27 am
    I think the problem was he was greeting people a little too effusively (either that or just hiding in a corner going "Oh my god, the horror...") Plus he kept frisking people for munchies.

  14. by avatar Public_Domain
    Mon Mar 15, 2010 10:54 am
    :|



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