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 to all department staffers and was signed by VA Secretary Robert Wilkie. It specifies that employment with […]
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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 of goods. That’s because federal legislation in 2018 deemed that hemp – one of its sources – […]
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 law discussed how legalization will impact workers and employers in the Quad-Cities. Marijuana will be regulated like […]
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, an employer can’t “fail or refuse to hire a prospective employee because the prospective employee […]
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 to prohibit employees from using drugs, even if it means testing for marijuana. “Even […]
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 keeping a close eye on the still evolving legal, regulatory and political environment. Voters in […]
