The new law “prohibits employers from requiring prospective employees to undergo testing for the presence of marijuana as a condition of employment.”
Topic: Drug Testing
Atlanta’s Mayor categorized the drug testing requirements as “outdated and costly barriers to onboarding new talent in the city of Atlanta.”
"We have agreed … to suspend random testing for marijuana for the 2020-21 season," the NBA has announced.
"It is often assumed individuals using hemp-derived products will test negative for THC. Current results indicate this may not be true."
Most respondents (80 percent) expressed opposition to pre-employment drug testing for cannabis, unless it was for a safety sensitive position.
"Our study shows that urine drug screening tests for cannabinoids are susceptible to urine adulterants."
"Due to the significant toxicity and prevalence based on social media posts, regulators and laboratory personnel should be aware of its use in adulterated cannabis oil."
Municipal officials in various cities nationwide are moving away from policies requiring marijuana testing for public employees.