As more states and cities legalize marijuana and relax restrictions, the substance continues to be a tricky issue for employers who want to keep it out of the workplace.
And with the start of a new year comes a new crop of updated marijuana laws you’ll need to be aware of when crafting your drug policies.
Before we get into the updates, here’s the running list of states that have legalized recreational marijuana:
In addition to this, medical marijuana is legal in most states. These laws have a lot of employers wondering if they can deny an applicant or fire an employee who tests positive for marijuana use, and the legal answer is, it depends.
Here’s a closer look at some of these laws.
Some state laws specifically add protections for employees who use marijuana. For example, in New Jersey and New York, employers can’t discriminate against or refuse to hire people who test positive for marijuana use.
Employers can only take action against an employee who is under the influence of marijuana while at work. The possession or sale of marijuana in the workplace can also be prohibited.
There are also exceptions to protections like these. For example, you could require employees in safety-sensitive jobs, like those requiring a commercial driver’s license or the supervision of...
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