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Michigan: State employees no longer face marijuana testing to be hired

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The State of Michigan says it will no longer drug test most potential state employees for marijuana before they’re hired.

Wednesday the Michigan Civil Service Commission did away with the long-standing rule that had been an automatic disqualification in the past.

WNDU reports that the commission cast a unanimous vote to get rid of reemployment marijuana drug testing for state jobs. The approved amendment also allows those who were previously denied employment because of a failed test the opportunity to reapply without any additional waiting period.

Pre-employment marijuana testing will still be necessary for certain state jobs, including law enforcement, health care providers, and any employee who will be operating heavy machinery.

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Thor July 14, 2023 at 7:31 am

Long haired freaky people feel free to apply. Can’t wait so see how this improves the interface with government agencies.

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