Ask HR: Applicant failed drug test. Can I still hire them?
Dear HR: We just offered a position to a fantastic applicant with great experience and references. The problem is—they failed the pre-employment drug test and admitted that they had some “recreational marijuana” brownies last week. The applicant claims that they didn’t think it would be an issue since pot is legal in Oregon now. Can I still hire them? HR Answer: The answer is maybe. Marijuana still remains illegal under federal law, so employers […]