Vermont man Ivo Skoric lost unemployment appeal after being fired for medical marijuana use.

Vermont man Ivo Skoric, who was fired after testing positive for medical marijuana use during a random drug test, lost his appeal for unemployment benefits at the state Supreme Court. Skoric, who used marijuana for chronic pain, claimed his job performance wasn't affected, but the court ruled his violation of the workplace's drug and alcohol policy disqualified him from benefits. The decision didn't address the right of Vermont employees to use medical cannabis in their off-hours.

August 23, 2024
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