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Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy
It's not an issue at all. Ammendment 64 will still allow an employer the right to restrict the use of marijuana by employees and refuse employment to those that use it. It's kind of like this. Colorado also has a concealed handgun law (right to carry). Don't employers have the right to prohibit guns in the workplace regardless of the law? Sure they do. I'm not sure what some of you guys are thinking.
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I disagree. It is and will be an issue. An employer can prohibit guns in the workplace from a security/safety perspective but cannot prohibit someone from owning a gun. Likewise, I believe it will be difficult for employers to prohibit the use of marijuana outside the workplace if it is legalized as long as the employee doesn't show up high. Much like you can drink all you want at home but can't show up drunk. Watch for the first court case wherein an employee is fired for failing a drug test due to marijuana use a state where it is legal and see the sparks fly.
jeff