In case you need another reason to despise Wal-Mart and/or the 'war on drugs:' In 2008, Casias was the Associate Of The Year at the WalMart store in Battle Creek, despite suffering from sinus cancer and an inoperable brain tumor. At his doctor's recommendation, Casias says he legally uses medical marijuana to ease his pain.
Always good to follow a doctor's orders, right? WRONG, say the higher-ups at Wal-Mart! 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." Just to be clear: Here's someone who never came to work high, who workled harder than almost any of his co-workers - and was even recognized for his hard work. But he can't continue to work just because he dares to follow a doctor's order? |
