420 with CNW — More Companies Stop Preemployment Marijuana Tests as Legalization Spreads
Employers are opting to do away with drug screening tests amid a major labor shortage that has caused a deficit of around 3.5 million workers in the workforce. The transportation industry has been especially affected by the labor shortage, with employers in the sector struggling to find enough warehouse personnel, public transit workers, couriers and truck drivers. The food and hospitality industries as well as health care and retail trade have also been grappling with worker shortages for a while. Some companies are now choosing to stop marijuana screening tests for new potential employees as they can reduce the worker…