Even in Colorado and Washington, marijuana-friendly states, a glance at online classified ads lays out an unwelcome landscape for marijuana smokers. "Please do not apply if you are NOT drug free or carry a medical marijuana card," warns one job listing for a mechanic in Denver.
Employers and business groups say the screenings identify drug-abusing workers, create a safer workplace, lower their insurance costs and, in some cases, are required by law
Courts have ruled against marijuana users, saying that companies have the right to create their own drug policies.
One company wrote in a brief to the court, employer can no longer maintain a drug-free policy" and could risk losing federal contracts.
Recently a handful of businesses in Colorado cautiously opened up to marijuana, said Mr. Graves of the Mountain States Employers Council. They decided their fears were overblown, and have asked the group to help them revise their drug-testing policies to remove marijuana from the mix.
That is a dilemma. Do you want your coworker coming back from lunch after using the item? Just a thought.
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