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Originally Posted by jefferyepayne
I disagree. It is and will be an issue. An employer can prohibit guns in the workplace from a security/safety perspective but cannot prohibit someone from owning a gun. Likewise, I believe it will be difficult for employers to prohibit the use of marijuana outside the workplace if it is legalized as long as the employee doesn't show up high. Much like you can drink all you want at home but can't show up drunk. Watch for the first court case wherein an employee is fired for failing a drug test due to marijuana use a state where it is legal and see the sparks fly.
jeff
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I'm not saying it couldn't be challenged, but I'm not sure that the employee would win. Maybe an attorney can chime in. However, if an employer can fire an employee for other things they do outside of work (I could name several, but FaceBook postings come to mind), I'm pretty sure an employer can impose their own marijuana policies.