US EMPLOYMENT LAW: Employment Tests

Let's consider drug tests and Marijuana to test your understanding of workplace compliance with employee rights and employer obligations as related to Drug-Free Workplace laws, Employee Polygraph Protection Act, and the Immigration Compliance Act of 1986."

Read the following article:

https://www.nfib.com/content/legal-blog/staffing/will-workplace-drug-testing-go-up-in-smoke/#:~:text=While%20some%20states%20may%20permit,employers%20from%20screening%20for%20it.

and also listen to this short but recent podcast to better understand how ever-changing and diverse state laws are on the matter:

https://www.jacksonlewis.com/insights/clearing-haze-marijuana-drug-testing-legal-updates

Marijuana usage is now legal in several states.It remains illegal federally.Obviously, employees cannot come to work impaired; however, marijuana presents a unique challenge for employers.

1)Please explain why testing for marijuana presents a challenge for employers. - your own words

2)Please explain whether you believe marijuana should be treated differently than or should be treated like other drugs?(Please note that while this does call for you to share your opinion, you must also support your position with citations from your sources). - your own words