Oregon: What to do when medical marijuana is legal

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Many times we get the question from employers asking what to do when medical marijuana is legal. What can employers learn from municipalities in the state of Oregon? Oregon is a state where marijuana is an acceptable medical treatment alternative.

We think it is perfectly legitimate to have the same attitude about marijuana as you do about alcohol. Hopefully, your firm just does not tolerate being under the influence of alcohol. Likewise it is appropriate to have the same attitude about marijuana, even if you are in a state with legalized marijuana laws.

Interestingly enough, there was an article listing Oregon municipalities’ policies regarding this topic as listed in The Oregonia by Nuran Alteir. And, as you know, Oregon has legalized marijuana.

Below is a summary of comments in the article. In summary, these municipalities say it is legal, but you can’t be under the influence at work. For...

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