If an employee is injured at work and admits to smoking marijuana before coming to work,which of the following is correct?
A)The employee is ineligible for worker's compensation because of the drug use.
B)The employee is ineligible for worker's compensation if the employer has the medical evidence to show marijuana in his system.
C)The employee is eligible for worker's compensation.
D)The employee is eligible for worker's compensation if the marijuana did not contribute to the accident.

Question

If an employee is injured at work and admits to smoking marijuana before coming to work,which of the following is correct?​
A)​The employee is ineligible for worker's compensation because of the drug use.
B)​The employee is ineligible for worker's compensation if the employer has the medical evidence to show marijuana in his system.
C)The employee is eligible for worker's compensation.
D)The employee is eligible for worker's compensation if the marijuana did not contribute to the accident.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The use of marijuana alone does not automatically disqualify an employee from receiving worker's compensation. However, if the employer can prove the use of marijuana contributed to the accident, the employee may be disqualified. Therefore, if the marijuana did not contribute to the accident, the employee is still eligible for worker's compensation.

If an Employee Is Injured at Work and Admits to Smoking