(11:15) Bay Area – Although Proposition 64 was passed last week some employers may not support the recreational use of marijuana at the work place. TriNet and ARCpoint put together a list of helpful tips for employees and employers to keep in mind. Tips for employees: review your company’s policy regarding marijuana use. Remember that company policies trump your rights to personal use. Read up on how marijuana works in the body, but remember there’s no fixed rule for how long it stays in your system. Don’t fall for online products that promise to help you pass drug tests; many don’t work and all are risky. Tips for employers: Review your company’s policy regarding drug use and see if any changes are needed. Keep local and federal laws in mind, since those can impact how and when drug tests take place. Make workers aware of your policies, even if nothing has changed. Enforce policies consistently to avoid liability. Educate workers about how marijuana works in the body.
