Employers are testing for cannabis again – here’s why

GreenState
By Taylor EngleAug 10, 2026, 1:15 pm42 pts
Just when it looked like pre-employment cannabis testing was on its way out, some employers appear to be reversing course. A new Fisher Phillips survey of more than 600 businesses found that 60 percent now test job applicants for cannabis, up from 52 percent when the employment law firm asked the same question…

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