Washington Cannabis Employment Law

Summary

SB 5123 in Washington prohibits employers from refusing to hire applicants based on cannabis use. However, exceptions include jobs with federal drug-free workplace requirements and positions impacting the safety of others. The applicants state of origin does not affect these rules.

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Can a washington employer not hire an applicant on the basis of cannabinoids found in their system? Specifically I am referring to sb *. Can an out of state applicant (such as from texas etc) be denied employment in washington for a postive cannabinoid screening?
SB * in Washington prohibits employers from refusing to hire based on cannabis use. However, it excludes:
- Jobs with federal requirements for drug-free workplace.
- Positions impacting the safety of others.
The origin of the applicant doesn't affect these rules.