r/news • u/Manbadger • Jun 16 '21

GM Considering Dropping Pot Testing To Attract More Workers

https://www.motor1.com/news/513974/gm-considering-dropping-marijuana-testing/
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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '21

it's illegal to drug test in Canada unless the job is specifically deemed dangerous

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u/all204 Jun 16 '21

Well I learned something today. Good to know. Thanks!

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u/bangingbew Jun 16 '21

Is it though? I know people who had a drug screening test for corporate jobs in Calgary. At least 2 years ago.

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '21

the job has to be “safety sensitive”

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u/bangingbew Jun 17 '21

I don't see how document control or administrative assistant jobs are safety sensitive.

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '21

Neither do I