BC Advantage - 2017 Issue 5

Marijuana Laws Impact Your Organization’s Drug Testing Policies

The growing trend in marijuana laws have presented a unique challenge for employers- the conflict between federal and state laws leave most employers in a daze. Given that some states place restrictions on marijuana drug testing, employers need a clear understanding to avoid the legal ramifications that can be caused by outdated drug testing policies. Marijuana use is illegal under the federal U.S. Controlled Substances Act of 1970 (CSA), which classifies marijuana as a Schedule I prohibited substance. As a Schedule I substance, marijuana is considered to be a substance that: 1) possess a high potential for abuse...

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