Tag: recreational marijuana

Marijuana

Illinois amends cannabis-related laws

January 28, 2020

Employers in Illinois should consult with their local legal counsel to determine the impact of the amended act on marijuana and drug testing programs.

News

Recreational marijuana in Maine

February 20, 2018

On February 1, 2018, specific protections for employees or applicants, who use marijuana went into effect in Maine.

Ask the Experts

Webinar: Understanding drug testing laws

February 13, 2018

Employers turn to drug-free programs to help keep employees safe and productive; however they still have questions about running an effective program.

News

U.S. Attorney General publishes memorandum on marijuana

January 18, 2018

On January 4, 2018, Attorney General Jeff Sessions released a new memorandum for all U.S. Attorneys summarizing the immediate direction on federal marijuana enforcement policy.

By the Numbers

New data shows 1 in 10 Americans use drugs

September 25, 2017

New data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported that approximately 28 million Americans have used an illicit drug in the past month.

Drugs & Alcohol

What was in that brownie?

September 12, 2017

Consumption of marijuana edibles is becoming more common in the growing number of states that have legalized the drug's use.

Illicit drugs

America’s favorite illicit drug: marijuana

July 7, 2017

As marijuana use increases in our society, drug testing continues to be an important tool for employers to maintain a safe, drug-free workplace.

Illicit drugs

Can employers still drug test for marijuana?

January 7, 2016

As the legal landscape surrounding marijuana continues to change, it is important for employers to establish a drug-free workplace policy.

News

It’s time to revisit your workplace substance abuse policies

October 12, 2015

All workplace drug-testing programs should be a part of a clearly written, and current, policy that complies with relevant federal and state law.

News

Workplace drug testing in the era of legal marijuana

May 19, 2015

Thought leaders discussed workplace drug testing in the era of increasing marijuana legalization and published this whitepaper. Read more.