Recreational Marijuana Use Legalized in Alaska, Oregon and DC: Chart, Employment Manual Updated

Author: David B. Weisenfeld, XpertHR Legal Editor

The Marijuana Laws by State chart has been updated to reflect the new voter-approved laws in Alaska, Oregon and the District of Columbia to legalize recreational marijuana use in small amounts for adults 21 and older. These jurisdictions join Colorado and Washington in having legalized such recreational usage. None of these laws will limit an employer's ability to maintain a drug-free workplace policy.

The following sections of the Employment Law Manual also have been updated in light of these developments: