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Marijuana Rescheduling Begins: What Employers Need to Know About DOJ’s New Order

Jun 18, 2026 | Pre-employment Drug Testing

The DOJ’s order to reschedule marijuana to Schedule III begins a multi‑step regulatory process that will ease federal criminal penalties but does not legalize marijuana or change employers’ ability to maintain drug‑free workplace policies. Employers may still prohibit use, impairment, and possession at work, and federal contractors must continue complying with the Drug‑Free Workplace Act. The shift may affect testing programs, accommodation requests, and state‑law interactions, prompting employers to review policies and update compliance practices.

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