Marijuana & the Workplace
The legal landscape surrounding marijuana and the workplace is dynamic and changing quickly. Employers must navigate a labyrinth of federal and state statutes and court decisions when developing substance-abuse policies and drug-testing practices around cannabis. Employers can use these resources to keep up with the newest developments.
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A sample policy requiring a pre-employment drug test for all candidates offered employment.
The legal landscape surrounding marijuana and the workplace is dynamic and changing quickly. Employers must navigate a labyrinth of federal and state statutes and court decisions when developing substance-abuse policies and drug-testing practices around cannabis. Employers may no longer be able to prohibit cannabis use across the board simply because it is illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed a new law to prohibit employers from asking job applicants or employees about their prior marijuana use.
Employers are trying to bolster workplace safety as the use of marijuana rises and more states legalize the recreational use of cannabis.
Background screening may become more difficult for employers this year as they try to comply with new laws restricting access to candidates' information.
