Substance Abuse

Kicking them while they’re down: Bill to treat former substance abusers as independent contractors is wrong

A new effort is underway to deprive a certain class of workers of the most basic benefits and protections of employment. Last month, Assembly member Marie Waldron (R-San Diego) introduced AB 500, which would allow employers to hire workers who have successfully completed a drug rehabilitation program following conviction of a non-violent felony as independent …

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Madeline Messa

Madeline Messa is a 3L at Syracuse University College of Law. She graduated from Penn State with a degree in journalism. With her legal research and writing for Workplace Fairness, she strives to equip people with the information they need to be their own best advocate.