A new report finds that nearly half of U.S. employers no longer require pre-employment cannabis testing, reflecting changing workplace policies as marijuana legalization expands. The shift is driven by ongoing labor shortages, evolving public attitudes, and growing recognition that traditional urine tests detect past cannabis use rather than on-the-job impairment. The report argues that many employers are moving toward impairment-focused workplace safety policies, reserving drug testing for safety-sensitive positions rather than broadly screening all job applicants.

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