It Wasn’t Me, It Was the Brownies!
CBP removed an employee for a positive drug test, but he claimed he must have unwittingly eaten a laced brownie beforehand.
Marijuana
Bill Would Protect Federal Employees From Being Fired for Marijuana Use
New legislation would protect the jobs of federal employees who legally use marijuana under state law.
Marijuana Investments: Where is the Line?
Recent guidance on marijuana related investments raises questions for federal employees who hold security clearances.
Bill Would Protect Jobs of Federal Employees Using Marijuana
New legislation would protect the jobs of federal employees who use marijuana in states where it is legal.
DOJ Reverses its Marijuana Enforcement Policy
The Justice Department announced it is reversing an Obama-era policy on marijuana that had allowed the decision to regulate the drug to be left to the states.
Federal Employees and Marijuana
A survey shows the percentage of federal employees who approve of marijuana legalization is slightly less than that of the general public.
Federal Employees, Smoking Pot and Working in DC
Using marijuana in Washington, DC is legal, but federal employees are still subject to federal laws.
VA Legislation Roundup: Employee Bonuses, Marijuana, and Canine Medical Research
The House issued several votes this week that could potentially impact future regulations at the VA.
Does the VA Accountability Bill Get Rid of the MSPB?
Congress is considering legislation to allow the VA secretary greater leeway in removing employees for performance reasons. Secretary David Shulkin provided a response to a direct question asking if the bill would mean elimination of the MSPB.
A Conviction By Any Other Name…
A federal law enforcement official could not persuade the appeals court to overturn his removal stemming from his conviction on a Virginia felony charge for possession with intent to distribute.
