Workers’ Comp. Considerations As Ga. Cannabis Laws Evolve

By Joanna Hair (January 5, 2022, 4:30 PM EST) — Marijuana is currently experiencing a heyday as public perception has started to shift in its favor, and many governmental entities are relaxing the proscription against its use.

Undoubtedly, a large influence over the increased popularity of marijuana is the awareness regarding its use as a medical treatment for physiological or psychological conditions.

Currently, most states have legalized some aspect of cannabis use.[1] In light of such a backdrop, issues involving marijuana are expected to implicate workers’ compensation claims. This article primarily focuses on Georgia law, but also examines trends from other states as well as trends nationally.

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