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Job interview: Should I talk about pot use, med or rec?

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Submitted by Marijuana News on Mon, 05/11/2015 - 17:48

Hey, Cannabist!
I received a call for a job I applied for. Great, right? But should I disclose that I have a medical marijuana card during my interview? How do I find out the company’s drug-testing policy, if it’s not readily posted? By asking, aren’t I admitting that I partake? Can an employer legally ask if I do? –Masking Mota Manager

Hey, Mota!
Congrats on your upcoming interview! In terms of employment and medical marijuana in Colorado, the law and many companies’ pot policies haven’t changed much  since legal sales began. There are no employee protections for off-duty marijuana (medical or recreational) consumption. There is no legal protection for disclosing your status as a medical marijuana patient.

Here’s a deeper look at applicable employment laws:

Rachel Arnow-Richman, a University of Denver Sturm College of Law professor and director of the Workplace Law Program, summarizes the situation: “As...

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