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Douglas.Curtis · 10-26-2016, 08:55 PM

Anyone else a victim due to their choice of medicine?

Drug testing for cannabis has got to go!

I got a job for $18.hr a month ago. After 3 weeks I picked up a $2/hr raise, retroactive to week 2. 2 days ago the employer impemented mandatory drug testing.

I let them know I have seizures, strokes, pain and cognitive issues without cannabis. They said they don't care, medical is no excuse and fired me the same day.

Nice reward for doing an awesome job for them, right?

I've worked almost 30 years WITH cannabis and have ZERO lost time accidents. I haven't screwed shit up (because of cannabis) on the job since I was an uneducated teenager.

What the fuck happened to performance based employment and advancement??

Reply with "Aye" if you agree cannabis use has nothing to do with personal competence. I personally use cannabis to PROVIDE the quality of work I'm capable of.

Anyone else?

Douglas.Curtis · 10-26-2016, 08:58 PM

All I want to do is work hard, do a great job at it and go home. When the time comes, I want to get paid appropriately.

Apparently that's still too much to expect in Amurika.

Weird · 10-26-2016, 09:16 PM

legal weed isn't changing employer drug policies

bluntmassa · 10-26-2016, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Weird

legal weed isn't changing employer drug policies

Bullshit! Once federally legal we will be protected by labor laws unless high on the job just like with alcohol.

bluntmassa · 10-26-2016, 09:28 PM

I have been denied jobs for failing piss tests but I just became my own boss but he is still a fucking dick. Lol

Rolling Stoner · 10-26-2016, 09:37 PM

That really sucks Doug.

Unfortunately I see no end in sight as far as persecuting ganga users. All these BS new regulations and "legalization" schemes are doing is adding new laws to the books to fuck with us and our lifestyle, or legitimate medical need. Your case is a great point. Many employers never drug tested. Now they feel the need to since they perceive rec use as added liability. The states jumping on the legal bandwagon have seen positives tests in the workplace increase drastically leading to ruining lives because you smoked a bowl 3 nights ago.

https://www.theguardian.com/sustaina...l-recreational

To "legalize" something and then say you can only buy it from certain places and can't even grow your own in your backyard or face going to jail is not legalization.

I'll be happy so many are not jailed for simple possession and things like that but the hypocrisy of so many out there who demonized us for SOOOOO long and now talk as if they are doing us a big favor totally reeks.

I have been getting by just fine since I started smoking and growing in 1993 and I don't need any more attention drawn to me simply because the states and corporations see the huge dollar signs ahead.

Sorry for going off there Doug. I really hope you can get another job that doesn't test.

FireIn.TheSky · 10-26-2016, 09:37 PM

Employers do mandatory drug testing for insurance purposes.

Under legalization I still don't see that type of regular random drug screenings going away, they are doing it for a reason.if I had to guess what ever you are doing for a job entails some sort of precision or accident prevention.

I used to know ppl that worked for aircraft parts manufacturers that would get piss tested randomly once a week for drugs and alcohol, it's because there is no mistakes allowed in that industry. The pay scale generally was higher to compensate for the high demands.

I also dont see pre employment drug screenings going away, at employers discretion they may turn a blind eye to mj but then again they aren't doing it just to weed out stoners.

Pre emploment screenings are a breeze to pass just buy some fake piss. Random that's a different story, I'd find a new job if they will be randomly piss testing it's hard to work around that.

Weird · 10-26-2016, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bluntmassa

Bullshit! Once federally legal we will be protected by labor laws unless high on the job just like with alcohol.

https://www.denverpost.com/2015/06/15...-duty-pot-use/

legal states don't support it what makes you think a more restrictive federal government will do?

Rolling Stoner · 10-26-2016, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Weird

legal weed isn't changing employer drug policies

Actually employer testing is becoming MORE stringent in the sort term anyway. More companies are testing in the rec states than ever before. Thanks a lot "legalization".

rolandomota · 10-26-2016, 11:17 PM

My brother in law used warm water to pass his test. You can't do that on probation though they stand right behind you while your pissing in the urinal. They count how many times you shake it afterwards lol.

10-26-2016, 08:55 PM	#1
Douglas.Curtis Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Back in Colorado! Yaay! Posts: 2,260	Sooooo looking forward to the end of Prohibition in the USA Anyone else a victim due to their choice of medicine? Drug testing for cannabis has got to go! I got a job for $18.hr a month ago. After 3 weeks I picked up a $2/hr raise, retroactive to week 2. 2 days ago the employer impemented mandatory drug testing. I let them know I have seizures, strokes, pain and cognitive issues without cannabis. They said they don't care, medical is no excuse and fired me the same day. Nice reward for doing an awesome job for them, right? I've worked almost 30 years WITH cannabis and have ZERO lost time accidents. I haven't screwed shit up (because of cannabis) on the job since I was an uneducated teenager. What the fuck happened to performance based employment and advancement?? Reply with "Aye" if you agree cannabis use has nothing to do with personal competence. I personally use cannabis to PROVIDE the quality of work I'm capable of. Anyone else?
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10-26-2016, 08:58 PM	#2
Douglas.Curtis Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Back in Colorado! Yaay! Posts: 2,260	All I want to do is work hard, do a great job at it and go home. When the time comes, I want to get paid appropriately. Apparently that's still too much to expect in Amurika.
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10-26-2016, 09:28 PM	#5
bluntmassa Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 443	I have been denied jobs for failing piss tests but I just became my own boss but he is still a fucking dick. Lol
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10-26-2016, 09:37 PM	#6
Rolling Stoner Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: CA Gold Country Posts: 264	That really sucks Doug. Unfortunately I see no end in sight as far as persecuting ganga users. All these BS new regulations and "legalization" schemes are doing is adding new laws to the books to fuck with us and our lifestyle, or legitimate medical need. Your case is a great point. Many employers never drug tested. Now they feel the need to since they perceive rec use as added liability. The states jumping on the legal bandwagon have seen positives tests in the workplace increase drastically leading to ruining lives because you smoked a bowl 3 nights ago. https://www.theguardian.com/sustaina...l-recreational To "legalize" something and then say you can only buy it from certain places and can't even grow your own in your backyard or face going to jail is not legalization. I'll be happy so many are not jailed for simple possession and things like that but the hypocrisy of so many out there who demonized us for SOOOOO long and now talk as if they are doing us a big favor totally reeks. I have been getting by just fine since I started smoking and growing in 1993 and I don't need any more attention drawn to me simply because the states and corporations see the huge dollar signs ahead. Sorry for going off there Doug. I really hope you can get another job that doesn't test.
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10-26-2016, 09:37 PM	#7
FireIn.TheSky Banned Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,252	Employers do mandatory drug testing for insurance purposes. Under legalization I still don't see that type of regular random drug screenings going away, they are doing it for a reason.if I had to guess what ever you are doing for a job entails some sort of precision or accident prevention. I used to know ppl that worked for aircraft parts manufacturers that would get piss tested randomly once a week for drugs and alcohol, it's because there is no mistakes allowed in that industry. The pay scale generally was higher to compensate for the high demands. I also dont see pre employment drug screenings going away, at employers discretion they may turn a blind eye to mj but then again they aren't doing it just to weed out stoners. Pre emploment screenings are a breeze to pass just buy some fake piss. Random that's a different story, I'd find a new job if they will be randomly piss testing it's hard to work around that.
	Quote 1 members found this post helpful.

10-26-2016, 11:17 PM	#10
rolandomota Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 853	My brother in law used warm water to pass his test. You can't do that on probation though they stand right behind you while your pissing in the urinal. They count how many times you shake it afterwards lol.
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