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A new article examines the legal uncertainty surrounding Delta-8 THC and how it affects employers, particularly in Mississippi. Although Delta-8 products derived from hemp may be legal under federal law, they can still trigger positive THC drug tests, creating workplace compliance challenges. Employers must navigate conflicting federal, state, and workplace drug-testing rules. The piece advises […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation warned that transportation workers cannot excuse a positive drug test by claiming they used medical marijuana or hemp products. The agency reminded substance-abuse professionals that federal rules require them to treat a verified positive THC test as a violation, regardless of medical use or hemp-derived products that may contain THC. […]
Republicans in the New Hampshire Senate voted 15–9 to reject House-passed legislation that would have legalized marijuana for adults, largely along party lines. The bill, previously approved by the House 208–135, would have allowed adult possession, home cultivation, and regulated retail sales. Supporters argued that legalization could generate about $60 million in revenue and reflected […]
The federal government’s plan to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug is intended to expand medical research rather than change workplace rules. Oklahoma employers can still prohibit marijuana possession, use, or impairment at work and may continue drug testing under state law. However, the shift could lead to legal challenges […]
A New Jersey bill, Senate Bill S3452, would strengthen employment protections for registered medical marijuana patients by making it unlawful for employers to take adverse action based solely on a positive cannabis drug test or a worker’s status as a medical marijuana cardholder. Employers could only discipline if they prove by a preponderance of evidence […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) clarified that using medical marijuana or hemp products does not exempt safety-sensitive transportation employees from drug-testing rules. Federal regulations still treat a verified positive THC test as a violation, regardless of legality at the state level or medical authorization. The notice reinforces that pilots, truck drivers, and other safety-sensitive […]
In 2026 the U.S. cannabis industry will grapple with evolving banking and payments challenges, lingering barriers to major bank access, and rising compliance demands. Federal changes may redefine “intoxicating hemp,” tightening which cannabinoids are legal. Licensed businesses also face illicit-market competition, compliance costs, advertising restrictions, limits on federal trademarks, and increasing data privacy and cybersecurity […]
A recent Drug Testing Advisory Board meeting highlighted evidence suggesting hair drug testing may be more reliable than urine testing for detecting illegal drug use, especially in trucking. Presenters noted hair tests offer a longer detection window, are harder to adulterate, and have consistently identified more drug users than urine screens in industry data. Although […]
Early 2026 marijuana bills signal evolving legal expectations that affect workplace drug-testing compliance. Proposed laws in Mississippi separate rescheduling from full legalization, while Hawaii’s dual legislative and ballot efforts show growing acceptance. Nebraska continues medical cannabis program development. Meanwhile, federal delays in clarifying hemp rules leave employers managing ambiguity. The overall trend shows cannabis laws […]
Marijuana advocates are urging Attorney General Pam Bondi to provide an update on the Justice Department’s progress toward rescheduling cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III during an upcoming House Judiciary Committee hearing. Nearly two months after President Trump’s executive order directing expedited rescheduling, DOJ has remained publicly silent, prompting calls for clarity from reform […]
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