Medical Marijuana in the Workplace: Drug Tests and Laws

Medical marijuana is increasingly recognized for its potential benefits, particularly mental health conditions such as PTSD and anxiety. This article delves into the complex issue of medical marijuana in the workplace. We focus on navigating drug tests and laws while considering the needs of employees with mental health conditions. As more states legalize medical cannabis, understanding the balance between employee rights and workplace policies becomes crucial.

Minnesota Proposes Amendments to Pre-Employment Drug Screening Laws

Pre-employment drug screening is an essential step for employers in Minnesota to ensure a safe and productive workplace.

Fentanyl Testing Comes to Employee Drug Screening

For nearly 20 years, the United States has faced an opioid crisis that began with over-prescribing powerful painkillers. Today, one of the most potent prescription drugs is a black market substance, causing more than a hundred thousand overdose deaths a year. Fentanyl continues to flow into the country in huge volumes from foreign drug cartels that can produce large quantities. The fentanyl epidemic is now also impacting employee drug screening.