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M arijuana is now legal in the U.S. in some form in 35 states and Washington, D.C. with seven additional states having decriminalized marijuana possession and two states legalizing CBD oil use. (Find the current status of marijuana legality in your state at disa. com/map-of-marijuana-legality- by-state.) Many experts expect the continued expansion of legalization of various forms. Much like alcohol, no law requires employers to allow employees to use or be under the influence of marijuana at work. However, unlike alcohol, testing for the presence of marijuana presents a problem because it can be detected for much longer than a person experiences its side effects or symptoms (see the sidebar on p. 58). So, what do you need to know and do as an employer? Know The Laws In Your State Currently, 18 states have legalized medicinal marijuana and 17 states and D.C. have fully legalized marijuana for by Paige McAllister Marijuana Legalization And Its Impact On The Workplace With the number of states expanding where marijuana use is legal, employers must know the law and their rights to ensure worker and workplace safety. iQoncept / BOLDG / Shutterstock.com. 56 | AUGUST 2021 | GROW