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Employees, by law, are granted breaks at work, which are generally based on the type and schedule of employment. \u00a0Some take this time to smoke cigarettes. \u00a0Some have coffee. \u00a0Some consume cannabis<\/a> at work.<\/p>\n

Cannabis At Work<\/h2>\n

The benefits and uses of cannabis are wide-ranging and include treatment of depression, anxiety, seizures, glaucoma and pain management. Several cannabis related organizations have shared their policies to accept cannabis use by employees at work. \u00a0Flowhub, as an example, is open to weed in its workplace. \u00a0@CNNMoney recently featured\u00a0Kyle Sherman and Chase Wiseman, cofounders of the Denver startup.<\/p>\n

“Our philosophy at Flowbub is to get s*** done, said Sherman. \u00a0“If it helps our employees get work done, then we don’t care if they consume at work.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In Colorado, weed is legal for personal, recreational use. \u00a0Denver, in particular, is a hotbed for cannabis sector enterprises. \u00a0So…<\/em> not terribly shocking that these groups are cool with marijuana at work. \u00a0What about those businesses that don’t operate within the cannabis sector? \u00a0What about those employees that use marijuana as medicine legally and responsibly?<\/p>\n

Facts About Cannabis At Work<\/h2>\n
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  1. Federal law still classifies marijuana as an illegal substance. \u00a0Even in states like Colorado, employers have the upper hand when it comes to requiring abstinence from controlled substances, which may include marijuana. \u00a0Regardless of marijuana’s legal status in your state, employees are still bound to the terms of employer’s workplace policies. \u00a0Know what those are.<\/li>\n
  2. Some states like Nevada, Arizona and New York have passed initiatives that require accommodations for medicinal use. \u00a0In these states,\u00a0employees are somewhat protected so long as they are active participants in a “recognized medical marijuana program” (i.e. have valid prescriptions). \u00a0Employers in states with accommodations requirements are asked to evaluate the demands of a job and its function prior to making decisions based on or around an employee’s cannabis use. \u00a0The implications of accommodations are favorable for those who wish to consume on the job. \u00a0But still, do your homework first.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Are you an employer looking to establish a fair but concise workplace policy on employee cannabis use? \u00a0Here’s another excellent resource: \u00a0NORML’s Model Workplace Policy for Cannabis<\/a><\/p>\n

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