Next week, voters across the country will be asked to weigh in on a variety of questions which have the potential to significantly impact employment. Here are two proposed measures in the DMV area for both employees and employers to keep their eyes on: Increased...
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What Employers and Employees Need to Know About Virginia’s New Marijuana Law
On July 1, 2021, marijuana will become fully legal to use and possess in Virginia. Here is what employers and employees need to know before the law takes effect this summer. What’s Not Allowed The new law is clear that employers can still take adverse action against...
Employee drug use creates legal concerns for employers
As increasing numbers of employees are using illegal drugs, either for recreation, self-medication or due to addiction, increasing numbers of employers have to deal with the repercussions. A recent article in the Baltimore Sun presented some interesting facts about...
Can businesses require random drug testing for employees?
Many businesses require job applicants and employees to submit to drug tests either on a random basis or as a condition of employment. Generally speaking, federal law does not govern drug tests except for federal employees. For employees working in the private sector...