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H.R. expert explains what companies need to know about employees\u2019 marijuana use \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"Governor Scott just signed a bill making it legal to smoke marijuana recreationally in the state of Vermont. They join 8 states along with the District of Columbia which have adopted laws legalizing marijuana for recreational use. Many other states allow marijuana use in some form such as for medical purposes.<\/p>\n

However, this raises a complicated issue for employers who want to regulate marijuana use around the workplace, without infringing on employees\u2019 rights. How should employers proceed in 2018 in regards to the use of marijuana and marijuana intoxication on company grounds?<\/p>\n

Rob Wilson, human resources and employment expert and President of Employco USA, says, \u201cThe federal government still classifies marijuana as a schedule 1 substance, which is the same class as heroin and ecstasy,\u201d he says. \u201cHowever, since many states now permit the use of marijuana, either medically or recreationally, this leads to very murky waters for employers, especially as some states prohibit the discrimination of employees with a medical marijuana card, while other states do not.\u201d<\/p>\n

So, what should an employer do to navigate this issue?<\/p>\n

First, Wilson advises employers to get familiar with their state\u2019s specific legislation. He also says, \u201cIf your employees are part of a collective bargaining unit, then it is likely that drug stipulations already exist, including specific limits for drug use. For example, in a recent case, an employee was found to be under the influence while on the job, but he claimed his medical marijuana card gave him permission to use while working. However, a drug test revealed that he was 10 times above his prescribed limit.\u201d<\/p>\n

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For this reason, Wilson stresses that employers should not just rely on the results of a rapid drug test, as these results do not hold well in a court of law. \u201cIf you live in a state such as Illinois that does not permit the discrimination of employees who use medical marijuana, then you should definitely send the drug test results out to a lab in order to back up any fears that an employee might be using more than he should. However, if you live in a pass\/fail state, this won\u2019t be necessary.\u201d Wilson also indicates that, \u201cEmployers in most states can treat marijuana like alcohol, where even if the employee is legally able to consume it outside of work, it doesn’t give them permission to be under the influence while at work.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wilson also stresses the importance of updating your employee handbooks to reflect any changes in the law. \u201cRegulations regarding marijuana use are constantly in flux right now,\u201d he says, \u201cSo it is wise to stay abreast of these changes and have them reflected in your employee handbook. For example, some employers are changing their policy from \u2018zero tolerance\u2019 to \u2018zero impairment.\u2019 Your handbook should also state that you comply with or adhere to all federal laws and do not tolerate any violations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Last, Wilson says that a company like Employco can be invaluable in helping employers to navigate these murky waters. \u201cWhether you need help updating your employee handbooks or you want your managers to be re-educated about this issue, we can be of assistance,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

For more on this topic, please contact Rob Wilson at\u00a0rwilson@thewilsoncompanies.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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