Marijuana Employment Drug Testing

Summary

In California, employers can deny employment based on positive marijuana test results despite its legality. Employers, especially in healthcare, can maintain a drug-free workplace. Anti-discrimination laws do not protect marijuana use.

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I am getting hired by kaiser permanente and afraid they will turn down my hiring process since I will test positive for thc in a urine drug test
Hello Bryan, your situation depends on the state laws where you live. Could you please tell me your location?
California
Hello Bryan,
In California, employers like Kaiser Permanente can still deny employment based on positive marijuana test results. Here are some key points:
- Despite marijuana being legal, employers reserve the right to a drug-free workplace.
- Kaiser Permanente, as a healthcare provider, especially may require drug-free employees.
- Anti-discrimination laws do not protect marijuana use.