Recreational use of marijuana by adults (21+) is legal in many states, including Missouri and Illinois. However, marijuana use is still illegal under federal law, and employers in any state can prohibit their employees from using marijuana at their discretion. After testing positive for drug use, an employee can be fired and/or denied workers’ compensation benefits.
The ability to recover benefits for an injury involving marijuana use will depend on the unique details of your case. Read more about how the legalization of marijuana has impacted workers’ compensation.