Cannabis Legalization in the United States: What Employers Need to Know

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As of January 2022, 37 states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana in some form. The potential \nthat employees are working under the influence of marijuana raises concerns for workplace safety, absenteeism, \nand productivity for employers. Many HR departments are torn between changing policies as there are legal \nchallenges to drug-free workplace rules in areas where cannabis is legal. Throughout this whitepaper, the current \ncannabis regulations across the United States will be identified, and the potential business risks employers need \nto be aware of will be outlined.