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It states that, as of May 10, 2020, covered employers may not test job candidates as a condition of employment, while describing specific exceptions for certain job categories and regulatory triggers. It also clarifies that current employees can still be drug-tested, and employers may discipline workers for workplace drug-related conduct. 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The prohibition applies to job applicants for marijuana or THC with exceptions, but it does not change employers’ ability to drug test current employees.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":83,"og:type":124,"og:title":65,"og:site_name":95,"og:description":67},"article",{"robots":126,"canonical":83},"index,follow",{"doc_id":128,"site_id":62},297967,1789967639,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":131},{"doc_id":128,"user_id":132,"nickname":92,"user_avatar":133,"doc_module":4,"category_id":34,"category_name":35,"doc_title":65,"doc_description":67,"doc_content":134,"file_id":135,"file_url":136,"file_type":137,"file_size":138,"view_count":52,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":8,"is_downloadable":8,"audit_status":8,"page_count":14,"language":139,"language_code":63,"site_id":62,"html_lang":63,"table_of_contents":140,"faqs":141,"seo_title":142,"seo_description":67,"update_tm":143,"read_time":24},1374404737137,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_155a257f0dc6eb9ab79c44ca47cae57d","May 8, 2020  \nMarijuana Testing in Employment  \nAs of May 10, 2020, covered employers are not permitted to test job candidates for marijuana or tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) as a condition of employment. There are several exceptions, discussed further below, where testing job applicants for marijuana or THC for specific kinds of jobs is still permitted.  \nQ. May an employer still test current employees for drug use, despite the prohibition on pre-employment testing for marijuana?  \nA. Yes. The law prohibits employers from testing job applicants for marijuana or THC, with some exceptions. However, it does not change employers’ ability to drug test current employees.  \nQ. May an employer discipline its employees for bringing drugs to the workplace or for coming to work under the influence of marijuana or THC?  \nA. Yes. The law does not limit employers’ ability to ensure that their workplaces remain drug-free through policies, discipline, and other measures.  \nThere are some exceptions to this law. Employers may require tests for job applicants applying for specific types of jobs. Testing is permissible where:  \n1. Required by the U.S. Department of Transportation under 49 C. F. R. Part 40 or related state and local rules (e.g. , flight crew and train dispatchers)1 ;  \n2. Required by the federal government as a condition of receiving a contract or grant;  \n3. Required by federal or state law “for purposes of safety or security”;  \n4. A collective bargaining agreement includes terms related to pre-employment drug testing of job applicants;  \n5. The position falls into one of these categories:  \n• Police officers  \n• Peace officers2  \n• Law enforcement or investigative positions at the NYC Department of Investigation  \n• Positions covered by New York City Building Code § 3321 , which covers certain workers at building sites  \n• Positions covered by New York Labor Law § 220-h, which covers certain workers at public work sites  \n• Positions requiring a commercial driver’s license  \n• Positions supervising or caring for children  \n• Positions supervising medical patients  \n1 For a list of employees covered by 49 C. F. R. Part 40, see the U.S. Department of Transportation website:  \n[https://www.transportation.gov/odapc/employees_covered_under_DOT_testing_regulation_49_CFR_Part](https://www.transportation.gov/odapc/employees_covered_under_DOT_testing_regulation_49_CFR_Part)[_40.](_40.)  \n2 As defined in New York Criminal Procedure Law § 1.20.  \n• Positions supervising vulnerable persons3  \nThe Commission is finalizing rules that will expand the list of exceptions to include the following positions:  \n• Positions that regularly work on active construction sites  \n• Positions that regularly operate heavy machinery  \n• Positions that regularly work on or near power or gas lines  \n• Positions that drive motor vehicles on most work shifts  \n• Positions that fuel an aircraft, provide information regarding aircraft weight and balance, or maintain or operate aircraft support equipment  \n• Positions where drug impairment would pose an immediate risk of death or serious physical harm to the employee or to other people  \nFor claims arising between May 10, 2020 and the date when the rules are finalized, the Commission will not be filing enforcement actions related to the above-listed positions.  \nIf you believe you have been asked to undergo testing for marijuana or THC in violation of the law, we can help. Contact the NYC Commission on Human Rights by calling 311 or call the Commission’s Infoline directly at (212) 416-0197. For more information, [visit NYC.gov/HumanRights](visit NYC.gov/HumanRights).  \n3 As defined in New York Social Services Law § 488(15) .","cbCaicuLxdOXx4GL","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicuLxdOXx4GL","pdf",64725,"English","# Marijuana Testing in Employment\n## Pre-employment testing prohibition and scope\n## Exceptions that still allow marijuana/THC testing\n## Current employee testing and workplace drug-free policies\n## Rule finalization and enforcement timeline\n## How to seek help and contact information","[{\"question\":\"Are covered employers allowed to test job candidates for marijuana or THC before hiring?\",\"answer\":\"No. As of May 10, 2020, covered employers are not permitted to test job candidates for marijuana or THC as a condition of employment.\"},{\"question\":\"What exceptions allow marijuana or THC testing for certain job applicants?\",\"answer\":\"Testing may be permitted when required by DOT regulations, required by the federal government for contracts or grants, required by law for safety or security, included in a collective bargaining agreement, or when the position falls into specific covered categories such as police/peace officers, certain law enforcement roles, positions under New York laws and building codes, commercial driver’s license roles, and positions supervising or caring for children, medical patients, or vulnerable persons.\"},{\"question\":\"Can employers drug test current employees even though pre-employment marijuana testing is prohibited?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. The prohibition applies to job applicants for marijuana or THC with exceptions, but it does not change employers’ ability to drug test current employees.\"}]","Marijuana Testing in Employment - May 8, 2020 - FAQ | PDF",1789749333]