I have heard 2x now that this is coming. Once from a very reliable source and another time from a branch on the grape vine. I'm guessing that if it is changing it is due to the new AB 2188 in California.
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To all you naysayers. Haha. Freaking squares.
Thank you for the clarification.
Impairment on the job is an irrelevant topic, this legislation does not prevent employers from maintaining a dr-g free workplace. They are still able to test for current impairment (THC) and take action against it. The law only applies to THC metabolites which do not indicate impairment, only that ca--abis has been used in the past.
not familiar with all of the specifics regarding the legislation but does it address the timing of potential use ... Non work hours v work hours? Regardless, would someone like to put their safety responsibility into the hands of someone allowed to potentially impair themselves during work?
This doesn't mean people are impaired at work. It means that they aren't discriminated against based on their off duty activities. Do I like working with overweight hungover alcoholics? No. But the company tolerates that.
does anyone really want to work with someone who may be in an impaired state of condition regardless of whether or not they're inside the fence line, outside the fence line, reviewing drawings etc.? Is that important of a choice to want to be able to potential put others in harms way?
Exemptions include employees in building and construction trades, positions requiring federal background checks, and individuals under state or federal testing regulations.
I’m not sure how Marathon could claim those exemptions for all California positions, but are we really surprised the dr-g and alcohol policy has not yet been revised to comply with the Jan 1, 2024 deadline.
Also been hearing about this a lot the whole past year. I’ll believe it when I see it though, old company with outdated policies
The policy will not be changed. Any THC on a dr-g test will be grounds for immediate termination.