Navigating Background Screening Around Marijuana in 2023 & the Legal Implications in the Workplace

Navigating Background Screening Around Marijuana in 2023 & the Legal Implications in the Workplace

Marijuana in the workplace has become a hot-button issue in recent years, with many states legalizing the drug for medicinal and recreational use. However, this has created several legal implications for employers, particularly when it comes to drug testing and background screening. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at some of the key issues and regulations surrounding marijuana use in the workforce.

What is a Schedule 1 Drug?

What is a Schedule 1 Drug?

What is a schedule 1 drug? If you are ordering drug tests or have undergone a background check, you might be familiar with the idea of drug schedules. These are used in legal and criminal circles to describe the type of drug and the severity of the punishment...

Employment Drug Testing and Marijuana Laws

With marijuana use now legal in nine states and Washington, D.C., one in five employees around the country are allowed to engage in recreational or medicinal use of the drug. What does this mean for employers and for background checks? Is there a reason to continue...