Weed, or marijuana, has become a highly normalized recreational substance. While some users may not consider the plant a drug, many professional fields do. This raises concerns for prospective employees journeying through the hiring process, as employee drug tests...
Many industries require drug testing for positions that entail safety-sensitive protocols. When an individual is refusing a drug test, business owners and employees alike may wonder what rights are available to them. Understanding standard protocol regarding drug test...
Both laws and public opinion about some recreational drug use have changed in recent years. Specifically, cannabis legalization in many U.S. states has prompted widespread change in drug test policies for companies nationwide. As of 2022, 37 states have legalized...
Marijuana is becoming decriminalized in more places, so the nature of drug testing is beginning to change. Since marijuana is recreational and prescribed by doctors, it no longer makes sense to penalize or disqualify employees if it appears on a drug test. However,...
With societal views on marijuana use becoming more accepting, decriminalization policies have become more popular. As of May 2022, twenty-seven states have decriminalized marijuana. Furthermore, counties and other jurisdictions within criminalized states have approved...
More and more states are legalizing both medical and recreational cannabis use. The legal landscape of standard drug testing in the workplace changes continuously. Employers face the task of making policy changes to keep up with the federal and state statutes for...
