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Research has shown that drug testing doesn’t improve workplace safety or productivity, but it’s a great way to discriminate against marijuana smokers, even medical marijuana users. Impairment testing is a better option.
The California Supreme Court has ruled that employers can discriminate against Californians even if their doctor has recommended medical marijuana for them.
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Cal NORML Guide to Interpreting Drug Test Results
Drug Testing Tips (Sorry, Cal NORML does not handle drug testing queries except from NORML members.)
DRUG TESTING NEWS
Zero-Tolerance DUI Bill Amended to Apply to Non-Medical Controlled Substances
Yet Another Way Drug Testing Fails: Baby Products Linked To False Positive Drug Test Results In Newborns by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director (April 10, 2012)
CSAC passes amendment that would allow exemptions for TRT, marijuana (April 09, 2012)
The California State Athletic Commission voted on Monday to approve an amendment that allows therapeutic use exemptions (TUE) for combat sports athletes who use drugs currently banned by the state agency for medical purposes, including testosterone and marijuana.
Patient punishment: Medicinal pot user weeded out of work
By: Joshua Sabatini, SF Examiner Staff Writer (March 18, 2012)
A union labor boss is asking The City to change a project agreement to allow medical marijuana users, such as a plumber who was denied work after a positive drug test, to get jobs.
Medical Marijuana Employment Rights Bill Derailed by Business Interests (January 31, 2012)
Student drug testing doesn't deter youths from using drugs, another study finds (Los Angeles Times, 8/17/11)
Employees Should Be Judged By The Quality Of Their Work, Not On The Quality Of Their Urine
April 28th, 2010 By: Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
Workplace urine testing programs are a poor method for identifying employees who are under the influence, and do not significantly reduce job accident rates, according to a study published in the scientific journal Addiction.
