Marijuana legalization doesnt necessarily protect workers

In the article "Marijuana legalization doesn't necessarily protect workers" talks about how marijuana use can be dangerous for the work place. This month Colorado and Washington state agreed to make marijuana legal for recreational use. Marijuana is still a banned substance so their no rules to protect employees  in the work place. If marijuana shows up in employees system even from weeks back they still can get in trouble. some employees might not have to worry per-employment testing is rare and random testing is rarer but transporting jobs, public safety, and national employ is unlikely to flex politics. Courts across the country have upheld the right of employers to drug-test and fire workers with THC in their urine, even those with valid medical marijuana authorizations. "The issue of marijuana impairment is a really difficult issue," said Jarris. "But that's not what the federal DOT cares about, and it's not what most employers care about." "The unintended consequences are pretty worrisome at this point," said Rahr. "I've told my son and his friends: 'Don't consider it a green light on Dec. 6 unless you know what you're doing with the rest of your life.' "when I heard about this, it effecting workers was the last thing on my mind. I do think getting high before any job can be dangerous for you and everyone around you. they should have some real consequences about it though especially depending on what job you have. people should have the common sense to not show up to work depending on circumstances.