Cannabis user loses his appeal to be allowed to work while high

Technician claimed R250,000 damages for impaired dignity after employer refused to change company's dagga policy

29 June 2023 - 22:19 By GILL GIFFORD

A disgruntled employee has failed in a R250,000 damages claim against his employer, who he accused of suspending him unfairly, impairing his dignity, causing emotional distress and then refusing to change its workplace policies to allow him to smoke cannabis. ..

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