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Legal cannabis poses a quandary for US companies screening staff for drugs

Workers at Wyatt Bassett's furniture factory in Virginia use powerful tools to churn out the company's trademark dressers and headboards, so screening new hires for drugs is a no-brainer. Or it used to be. Virginia last year fully legalized marijuana…

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New Jersey cannabis commission slow to implement workplace rules, the sale of edibles

Consumers, business leaders, and pro-cannabis advocates continue to accuse the state Cannabis Regulatory Commission of dragging its feet on changes they seek to the nascent adult-use cannabis industry. The commission is set to meet for its monthly meeting Thursday, where…

Colorado regulators won’t sanction job-seekers with out-of-state marijuana convictions, Polis orders

Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday vowed by executive order that Colorado will not hold out-of-state convictions for most marijuana-related offenses against people applying for professional licenses here. The Boulder Democrat wrote in his order, “There is a workforce shortage in Colorado. Employers…

Senate committee moves to let intel agencies hire people who have used marijuana

The Senate Intelligence Committee has advanced legislation that would allow US intelligence agencies to hire applicants who have used marijuana in the past, according to committee aides. Language included in the committee's annual authorization bill for the intelligence community -- which passed…

D.C. lawmakers pass a bill that would ban firing employees for failed marijuana tests

The city council in Washington, D.C. unanimously passed a bill Tuesday that, if approved by Mayor Muriel Bowser, would stop employers from firing employees who fail marijuana drug tests. The bill, named the Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022, would also…

Colorado employers would no longer be able to fire their workers for using cannabis if a new bill passes

February 9, 2022
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Colorado employers would be prohibited from denying employment to or firing workers because of their off-the-clock cannabis use – either medical or recreational – under a measure introduced last week at the statehouse. House Bill 1152 would also require employers to…

Medical marijuana, more popular than ever, could still cost you your job in Illinois

October 13, 2021
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Medical marijuana is more popular than ever in Illinois, despite the fact that recreational marijuana has been legal for more than a year. In fact, data indicates the spike in medical marijuana usage may be because of recreational marijuana, which…

Positive Marijuana Tests Are Up Among U.S. Workers

The coronavirus pandemic shook up the U.S. employment picture last year, but one trend persisted: a rising share of workers who test positive for marijuana. The proportion of U.S. workers who tested positive for marijuana in urine climbed higher in 2020 while…

Marijuana use no longer automatic disqualification for Biden appointees

The Biden administration on Friday released new guidelines that will no longer penalize political appointees for previous recreational use of marijuana. Under the new policy, the White House can now waive a requirement for “Top Secret” clearance for possible appointees in…

VA memo reminds staffers they can be fired for marijuana use

Veterans Affairs employees can still be fired for using marijuana even in states where the drug is legal, department officials said in a new message sent out to employees this week. The memo, described as a “self-explanatory, simple reminder” by VA leadership, applies…

Weed? CBD? New products, new laws are causing confusion in the workplace

From makeup and oils to capsules for stress relief, cannabis-based goods are flowing into the marketplace. But while they may not get you high, they can still cause you problems at work. Cannabidiol or CBD has been showing up in a widening array…

Into the haze: how will legal marijuana affect Illinois employers and workers?

For cash-strapped Illinois, recreational marijuana is expected to be a headrush of revenue. But for Illinois businesses, surveying the new legal landscape it has already caused a headache. At a panel event on Thursday, local leaders in policy, business and…

Nevada bans rejecting job applicants over marijuana use

Two years after legalizing recreational marijuana, Nevada is telling job seekers: Light 'em up! Starting next year, employers won't be allowed to reject potential job seekers because they failed a test for marijuana use. According to a new law signed this month,…

New Jersey Legalization Bill Allows Employers To Fire Over Marijuana Use

New Jersey residents eagerly awaiting the chance to use marijuana without fear of arrest will have one more hurdle to pass before they are home free: their employer. The New Jersey bill legalizing recreational marijuana includes an amendment that allows…

Employers in States With Legal Pot Aren’t Changing Their Stance on the Plant

Changing marijuana laws aren’t necessarily making weed more welcome in the workplace. For now, many employers appear to be sticking with their drug testing and personal conduct policies, even in states where recreational marijuana use is now permitted. Others are…