Amazon To Stop Testing Job Applicants For Marijuana, Says It Supports Federal Legalization
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) -- Amazon says it will no longer test job applicants for marijuana.
Tuesday's announcement came after a New York man sued the company in March, claiming his job offer at a warehouse was rescinded because he tested positive. The city banned employers from testing jobseekers for cannabis in 2020.
In a blog post, Amazon said it will still test workers for other drugs and conduct "impairment checks" on the job. Some roles may still require cannabis tests in line with Department of Transportation regulations.
The company also said Tuesday it will support the federal legalization of marijuana by pushing lawmakers to pass the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act of 2021.
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