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Marijuana Legalization vs. Employee Drug Tests

As marijuana laws change throughout the country, how should employers handle positive drug tests? In a recent blog post, Jordan Schwartz of Epstein Becker & Green weighs in on the issue.

2 minute read September 01, 2014 at 01:50 PM
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Marlisse Silver Sweeney
Marijuana Legalization vs. Employee Drug Tests

As marijuana laws change throughout the country (on July 5, New York became the 21st state, along with the District of Columbia, to legalize pot's use for certain medical conditions), how should employers handle positive drug tests?

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