Generally, courts have sided with the employer regarding discipline for post-accident drug testing, even when the employee is a certified medical marijuana user. (Photo: Shutterstock)
What does an employer need to know when dealing with an injured worker who is also using medical marijuana?
|The impact on drug testing
Most employers require post-accident drug testing as a means of promoting workplace safety. Under a typical drug testing policy, a positive test equates to a determination that the employee was under the influence. Discipline often follows. But, what if the employee is using medical marijuana?
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