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Madison County adds disciplinary language and narrows workplace cannabis protections in employee handbook
Summary
The Madison County Board of Supervisors voted Dec. 2 to adopt three additions to the county employee handbook, including a provision saying the county will not recognize the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act as a defense for employees operating county vehicles while under the influence.
The Madison County Board of Supervisors voted Dec. 2 to adopt three additions to the county employee handbook: a clarified progressive-discipline escalation, a receipt procedure for issued equipment, and a workplace rule stating the county will not recognize the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act as a defense for employees operating county vehicles or heavy equipment while under the influence.
County legal counsel reviewed draft language intended to limit employer liability where cannabis may be present in an employee’s system after lawful, off-duty medical use. The draft…
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