Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill of 2020 vs Occupational Health Act of 1993: A Case Law

Vukile Msizi Ngema; Kebogile Mokwena

doi:10.4303/JDAR/236237

Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill of 2020 vs Occupational Health Act of 1993: A Case Law

Vukile Msizi Ngema^*, Kebogile Mokwena

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Abstract

Background: The decriminalisation of cannabis for private use in South Africa workplace has been associated with controversy since 2018. Purpose: The purpose of this article was to explore employees’ interpretation of the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill of 2020. Method: This article adopted qualitative research and collected data through document analysis. Results: Employees who singularly apply their rights to use cannabis and disregard the requirements of the Occupational Health Act of 1993, are at risk of losing their employment. Conclusion: Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill of 2020 does not protect employees against the application of the Occupational Health Act of 1993 by employers.

Original language	English
Article number	236237
Journal	Journal of Drug and Alcohol Research
Volume	12
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4303/JDAR/236237
Publication status	Published - 2023
Externally published	Yes

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Cannabis for private purposes
Drugs policy
Employees
Occupational health act

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