In November 2014, Alaska, Oregon and the District of Columbia joined Colorado and Washington state in legalizing the use of recreational marijuana. Twenty-one other states have also legalized the use of medical marijuana.
The changing legal and social acceptance of marijuana use can create uncertainty for companies when creating and enforcing workplace drug policies. Understanding the legal status of marijuana use, as well as being aware of pending court cases regarding marijuana in the workplace, can reduce the uncertainty.
The use of marijuana, which is classified as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act, is prohibited by federal law. However, many states have legalized medical and/or recreational marijuana. Read Full Article
