HR Competencies & Applications: One Toke over the LineNo Coverage for Medical Marijuana

Drug policies regarding marijuana use vary by state and company, but it is still illegal under federal law. Companies with zero-tolerance drug policies seem to be protected against reimbursement claims for medical marijuana because marijuana use is against company policy and its a federal crime.

Assignment Questions

Please answer the following questions:

1. Have you ever worked for an organization that had a zero-tolerance drug policy?
2. If so, how did the company manage this policy?
3. If not, do you think your employer should have developed such a policy?