How Marijuana Laws Changed Background Screening Companies
The legalization of marijuana has had a significant impact on the role of background screening companies. In the past, background screening companies were primarily used by employers to screen job applicants for criminal records and other red flags. However, with the legalization of marijuana, many employers are now using background screening companies to screen job applicants for marijuana use.
This change in the role of background screening companies has been driven by a number of factors. First, employers are increasingly concerned about the potential for marijuana use to impair employee productivity and safety. Second, employers are worried about the potential for marijuana use to create legal liability. Third, employers are facing increasing competition for qualified employees, and they are using background screening companies to screen out applicants who may not be a good fit for their company.
Further recreational and medical cannabis legalization has also led to the development of new types of background screening companies that specialize in marijuana screening. These companies offer a variety of services, such as:
- Urine testing for marijuana
- Hair testing for marijuana
- Blood testing for marijuana
- Workplace testing for marijuana
- Background checks for marijuana use
These companies are able to provide employers with a more comprehensive and accurate picture of an applicant’s marijuana use history than traditional background screening companies.
The legalization of marijuana remains a complex issue with far-reaching implications. Background screening companies are just one of the many industries that are being affected by this change. These changes are likely to continue in the years to come as the marijuana industry continues to grow and more states and countries continue to legalize or decriminalize it’s use.
