Marijuana at Work
It's looking more and more and more like the USA will eventually be a 100% pot-friendly country.
In 10-15 years (tops), it's likely that marijuana use will be as accepted and common as aspirin and cough syrup.
Uggggh.
At any rate, this is an issue that will need to be addressed:
With the increased legalization of marijuana, many businesses and politicians are reconsidering workplace drug testing. Though drug testing likely won't disappear forever, experts predict the scope of testing will decrease — and they say the type of testing should change.
Earlier this month, a report by clinical laboratory Quest Diagnostics found the number of US workers and job applicants testing positive for drugs hit a 14-year high, with marijuana positivity leading the way. Around the same time, New York City approved a bill that would prohibit forcing job candidates to take marijuana screening tests, and Citigroup told Business Insider reporter Jeremy Berke it may reevaluate its policy to screen applicants for marijuana.
And continuing.......
The decrease in drug screening could pose a more complex problem for industries that operate heavy machinery: with more employees testing positive for marijuana, how do you maintain a drug-free workplace while still attracting the best talent?
(more: https://www.businessinsider.com/the-future-of-marijuana-drug-testing-at-work-2019-4)
Marijuana legalization is definitely gonna pose some sticky/complex situations for employers. State government will likely not provide any helpful guidance. They are focused on tax money, money, MONEY!
Grace & Peace & Love to you all -
Matt
In 10-15 years (tops), it's likely that marijuana use will be as accepted and common as aspirin and cough syrup.
Uggggh.
At any rate, this is an issue that will need to be addressed:
With the increased legalization of marijuana, many businesses and politicians are reconsidering workplace drug testing. Though drug testing likely won't disappear forever, experts predict the scope of testing will decrease — and they say the type of testing should change.
Earlier this month, a report by clinical laboratory Quest Diagnostics found the number of US workers and job applicants testing positive for drugs hit a 14-year high, with marijuana positivity leading the way. Around the same time, New York City approved a bill that would prohibit forcing job candidates to take marijuana screening tests, and Citigroup told Business Insider reporter Jeremy Berke it may reevaluate its policy to screen applicants for marijuana.
And continuing.......
The decrease in drug screening could pose a more complex problem for industries that operate heavy machinery: with more employees testing positive for marijuana, how do you maintain a drug-free workplace while still attracting the best talent?
(more: https://www.businessinsider.com/the-future-of-marijuana-drug-testing-at-work-2019-4)
Marijuana legalization is definitely gonna pose some sticky/complex situations for employers. State government will likely not provide any helpful guidance. They are focused on tax money, money, MONEY!
Grace & Peace & Love to you all -
Matt
