Missouri Employers: Evaluate Your Marijuana Drug Testing Policy in the Face of This Tight Labor Market

Missouri employers face a tight labor market and may expand their applicant pool by reconsidering marijuana testing policies. While medical marijuana is legal, employers are not required to allow use at work or retain impaired employees. Many are modifying or eliminating pre-employment marijuana testing to attract qualified candidates, as seen with Amazon and recent ordinances in Kansas City and St. Louis County. Exceptions remain for safety-sensitive roles, law enforcement, and federally regulated positions.