Ohio Marijuana Employer Guidelines
“Recreational vs. personal” use of marijuana: We recognize that a majority of the country uses the term “recreational use” when referring to states that have legalized possession and use of limited amounts of marijuana for those over 21.Ohio personal and medical use of marijuana.
Medical Use: The employee or potential employee must be a qualified user. Must be registered with the state, and received a recommendation from a physician. Medical Marijuana can be used in oils, edibles, and plant materials.
Personal Use: The law specifically provides that employers have the right to maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace and does not require an employer to accommodate the use, consumption, possession, transfer, display, transportation, sale, or growth of marijuana in the workplace. The law further states that it does not affect the ability of employers to have policies prohibiting the use of marijuana by employees and prospective employees or prevent employers from complying with state or federal law.