An employee who legally used medical marijuana as part of his cancer treatment, and there was no indication that he was ever under the influence while on duty. Yet his employer terminated his employment after he failed a routine drug test. The employer's defense was that Casius was an at-will employee, and the trial court and appeals court upheld the employer's action.
What do you think of the legal concept of employment at will? Is it a fair framework for employers and employees? (As a teaser, we will assess your impressions of employment-at-will at the end of the course. You may be surprised if your impressions change.)