9. Some states barred pre-employment tests for pot

With more and more states legalizing medical and recreational cannabis over the past decade, regulators and lawmakers have introduced rules and passed additional laws to deal with the ripple effects of legal pot.

Concerned about penalizing employees engaging in now legal activities, several states acted to bar tests that screen for pot use.

In October, Michigan introduced a rule that barred pre-employment drug screening for cannabis, except for positions that are safety-sensitive, such as operating vehicles or machinery.

The story detailing the rule was the ninth-most-read workers compensation-related story on the Business Insurance website in 2023.

Also in October, California passed a law, which goes into effect next year, that bars pre-employment drug screenings for cannabis, expect in the building and construction trade.

Washington passed a similar law earlier this year, which also goes into effect in January.

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