{"id":43737,"date":"2026-11-08T09:00:39","date_gmt":"2026-11-08T14:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?p=43737"},"modified":"2026-10-23T06:19:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T10:19:47","slug":"pennsylvania-medical-marijuana-employment-rights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/pennsylvania-medical-marijuana-employment-rights\/","title":{"rendered":"Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Employment Rights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pennsylvania law protects you from being fired or refused a job solely because you are a certified medical marijuana patient. That protection has limits, though. Employers can discipline an employee who is under the influence at work and whose conduct falls below the standard of care for the position, and federal rules can override state law for some jobs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide walks you through what the law says, what the courts have decided, and what Philadelphia and Pittsburgh add on top. It is general information, not legal advice, so use it to understand your rights and bring your questions to an employment attorney. By the end, you will know where your protection starts and where it stops.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Does Pennsylvania&#8217;s Medical Marijuana Act Say About Jobs?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The employment provision is<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palegis.us\/statutes\/unconsolidated\/law-information\/view-statute?iFrame=true&amp;txtType=HTM&amp;yr=2016&amp;sessInd=0&amp;smthLwInd=0&amp;act=16&amp;chpt=21&amp;sctn=3&amp;subsctn=0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">section 2103(b)(1)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the Medical Marijuana Act. It reads:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No employer may discharge, threaten, refuse to hire or otherwise discriminate or retaliate against an employee regarding an employee&#8217;s compensation, terms, conditions, location or privileges solely on the basis of such employee&#8217;s status as an individual who is certified to use medical marijuana.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>In plain terms, an employer cannot fire you, threaten you, or refuse to hire you because you are certified<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The ban also covers other discrimination or retaliation over pay, terms, conditions, location, and privileges. The word &#8220;solely&#8221; matters, because the protection covers your status as a certified patient, not every decision an employer makes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same section sets limits, as<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/ogletree.com\/insights-resources\/blog-posts\/pennsylvanias-new-medical-marijuana-law-what-employers-need-to-know\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ogletree&#8217;s summary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also notes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>On the premises:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> An employer does not have to accommodate medical marijuana use on the property or premises of the workplace.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Impairment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> An employer may discipline an employee for being under the influence of medical marijuana at work, or for working while under the influence, when the employee&#8217;s conduct falls below the standard of care normally accepted for that position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Federal law:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> An employer does not have to commit any act that would put the employer, or anyone acting for it, in violation of federal law.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Can You Sue an Employer for Discrimination?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, in some cases. In <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Palmiter v. Commonwealth Health Systems<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Superior Court ruled on August 5, 2021 that the Act lets an employee sue an employer for an adverse action based on certified patient status. For more detail, read<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littler.com\/news-analysis\/asap\/pennsylvania-appeals-court-determines-states-medical-marijuana-act-includes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Littler&#8217;s analysis of the ruling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ruling does not make every job decision unlawful. Employers can still act when an employee is impaired at work or when federal law requires a drug test. Talk with an employment lawyer about your facts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Which Jobs Have Extra Limits?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Act sets rules for certain safety-sensitive tasks. According to<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/ogletree.com\/insights-resources\/blog-posts\/pennsylvanias-new-medical-marijuana-law-what-employers-need-to-know\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ogletree&#8217;s summary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, patients may not be under the influence while operating chemicals that require a government permit or working with high-voltage electricity or public utilities. The same applies to working at heights or in confined spaces. Employers may also bar tasks they consider life-threatening or a risk to public health or safety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal law matters too, because the Act does not require an employer to violate it. Commercial drivers and other workers under federal drug-testing rules are covered by that exception. Read Veriheal&#8217;s guide on<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/can-truck-drivers-use-medical-cannabis\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">whether truck drivers can use medical cannabis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Healthcare workers can read Veriheal&#8217;s guide on<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/can-nurses-have-medical-marijuana-cards\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">whether nurses can have medical marijuana cards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Do Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Add Protections?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Philadelphia&#8217;s ordinance took effect on January 1, 2022. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littler.com\/news-analysis\/asap\/philadelphia-passes-ordinance-banning-marijuana-tests-many-prospective-employees\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Littler analysis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> says it prohibits most pre-employment marijuana tests, with exceptions for some jobs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pittsburgh passed an ordinance on September 24, 2024, and it took effect immediately. A<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.littler.com\/publication-press\/publication\/pittsburgh-ordinance-bans-tests-many-prospective-and-current-employees\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Littler summary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> says it applies to employers with five or more employees. It bans requiring pre-employment marijuana tests of applicants who hold medical marijuana cards. It also limits tests of cardholding employees unless there is suspicion of impairment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exceptions include jobs subject to Department of Transportation drug-testing rules and jobs that require carrying a firearm. Employers may still test after a workplace accident.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Should You Tell Your Employer?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether to tell your employer is your decision, and the right answer depends on your job. Read Veriheal&#8217;s guide on<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/should-you-tell-your-employer-about-your-medical-card\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">whether to tell your employer about your medical card<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For privacy questions, read Veriheal&#8217;s guides on<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/protecting-your-privacy-hipaa-and-medical-cannabis\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">protecting your privacy and HIPAA as a medical cannabis patient<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and on<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/does-a-medical-cannabis-card-show-up-on-a-background-check\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">whether a medical cannabis card shows up on a background check<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Should You Talk to a Lawyer First If You Own Firearms?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you own firearms, consider speaking with a licensed attorney before you enroll in Pennsylvania&#8217;s medical marijuana program. Federal firearms law changed in 2026, but not everything changed. Here is what is different now:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Schedule III:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.govinfo.gov\/content\/pkg\/FR-2026-04-28\/html\/2026-08176.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">federal rule<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> effective April 28, 2026 moved marijuana covered by a state medical marijuana license from Schedule I to Schedule III. Marijuana outside a state medical license or a Food and Drug Administration-approved product stays in Schedule I.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Supreme Court ruling:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> On June 18, 2026, the Court decided<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supremecourt.gov\/opinions\/25pdf\/24-1234_g2bh.pdf\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States v. Hemani<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It held that prosecuting a man under 18 U.S.C. \u00a7 922(g)(3) based solely on his marijuana use was inconsistent with the Second Amendment. The judgment was unanimous, and the Court called its decision narrow.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>ATF guidance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/atf.gov\/file\/60211\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rescinded its 2011 open letter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which had told dealers a medical marijuana card was grounds to refuse a sale.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is what did not change:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The law:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Section 922(g)(3) is still federal law.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The form:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ATF Form 4473 is unchanged, so you must still answer its drug-use question truthfully.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The guidance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The ATF has issued no replacement guidance, so real federal risk remains.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lawyer can tell you how these rules apply to your situation. For more detail, read Veriheal&#8217;s guide on<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/mmj-and-gun-rights-can-a-medical-cannabis-patient-own-a-gun\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical cannabis patients and gun rights<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Can Veriheal Help You Get a Pennsylvania Card?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your protection under the Act depends on being certified, so your evaluation comes first. Veriheal connects you with a Pennsylvania physician for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/pennsylvania\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an online video evaluation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Your physician can tell you whether any in-person follow-up applies to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the steps, read Veriheal&#8217;s guide on<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/how-to-get-your-medical-marijuana-card-online-a-complete-step-by-step-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to get your medical marijuana card online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To see what a card offers, read the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/benefits-of-a-medical-marijuana-card\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benefits of a medical marijuana card<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veriheal&#8217;s evaluation costs $199, and you can split the fee into interest-free installments. Every Veriheal evaluation comes with a &#8220;get approved or your money back&#8221; policy. The<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pa.gov\/en\/agencies\/health\/programs\/medical-marijuana\/medical-marijuana-patients.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$50 state card fee<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is separate and paid to the state.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/find-a-medical-marijuana-doctor\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find a medical marijuana doctor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to start your Pennsylvania evaluation today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The content on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be professional medical advice. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or prescribe treatment based on the information provided. Always consult a physician before making any decision on the treatment of a medical condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Veriheal does not support illegally consuming therapeutic substances such as cannabis but acknowledges that it transpires because of the current illicit status, which we strive to change by advocating for research, legal access, and responsible consumption. Always consult a physician before attempting alternative therapies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Can my employer fire me for having a medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, a Pennsylvania employer cannot fire you solely because you are a certified medical marijuana patient. The Medical Marijuana Act bars that kind of discrimination. Employers can still discipline an employee who is under the influence at work and whose conduct falls below the standard of care for the position.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can you be denied a job with a medical card in Pennsylvania?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, not solely because of your certified patient status. Section 2103 of the Medical Marijuana Act bars employers from refusing to hire an employee on that basis. Federal law and safety-related rules can still limit protection for some jobs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can an employer not hire you because of medical marijuana?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, a Pennsylvania employer cannot refuse to hire you solely because you are certified, but the Act has limits. An employer does not have to take an action that would violate federal law, and it may bar certain safety-sensitive tasks while you are under the influence. Talk with an employment lawyer about your facts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can I sue my employer under the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, yes, you can sue your employer under Pennsylvania&#8217;s Medical Marijuana Act. The Superior Court held on August 5, 2021, in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Palmiter v. Commonwealth Health Systems<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that the Act lets an employee sue for an adverse action based on certified patient status. Ask an employment lawyer about your situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can Pennsylvania employers drug test me if I have a medical card?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, Pennsylvania employers can drug test you even if you hold a medical card. Pittsburgh and Philadelphia limit some tests, but Pittsburgh still lets employers test after a workplace accident. The Act does not require employers to break federal law, so they may test when rules such as those of the Department of Transportation require it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can I use medical marijuana at work in Pennsylvania?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, Pennsylvania&#8217;s Medical Marijuana Act does not require an employer to accommodate medical marijuana use on the property or premises of the workplace. Employers may also discipline employees who are under the influence at work, when their conduct falls below the standard of care for the position.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Do I have to tell my employer I have a medical card?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telling your Pennsylvania employer about your medical card is your decision, and it depends on your job and your workplace policies. Veriheal&#8217;s guide on<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/should-you-tell-your-employer-about-your-medical-card\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">whether to tell your employer about your medical card<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> covers the trade-offs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What will happen to Pennsylvania&#8217;s medical marijuana law in 2026?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A federal rule effective April 28, 2026 moved marijuana covered by a state medical marijuana license to Schedule III. The Act&#8217;s employment protection is state law, and the Act has long said employers need not violate federal law. Ask an employment lawyer how the change affects your job.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pennsylvania&#8217;s Medical Marijuana Act protects certified patients from employment discrimination based solely on their medical marijuana status, but workplace restrictions still apply. 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