Superior Court Judge Sally F. Olsen dismissed a lawsuit filed in Kitsap County Superior Court alleging that an employee was wrongfully discharged for using marijuana. The employee alleged a claim for wrongful discharge in violation of public policy arguing she was using legally using medicinal marijuana under Washington law. The dismissal of the case follows a similar ruling by the California Supreme Court on January 24, 2008. The case now heads to the Washington appellate courts for review.
Sacramento, California’s February 2026 Employment & Labor Law Cases
February 2026 Labor Law Updates for Sacramento, California HKM Employment Attorneys brings you this February 2026 California labor law roundup for employees, HR professionals, and compliance leaders tracking important workplace developments. This California employment update highlights notable court rulings, agency enforcement actions, and compliance developments that matter for California workplace
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