Florida S1702 grants employers immunity from civil liability for actions against employees based on marijuana use if it impairs job performance.
Florida S1702 amends the state's medical use of marijuana law to provide immunity from civil liability for employers who take action against current or prospective employees based on marijuana use. This immunity applies if the marijuana use occurs on a workplace site or if the employee tests positive for marijuana in a drug test. The immunity is granted if the marijuana use impairs the employee's ability to perform their job duties. The bill specifies that this immunity takes effect on July 1, 2026.
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