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As More States Aim to Legalize Marijuana, Here’s What Federal Employees Need To Know

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Nov 4, 2024 1:35 PM | Updated: Jun 9, 2025 8:49 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

More states have legalized marijuana, but it is still illegal at the federal level. What does this mean for federal employees?

“DOOBIE Act” Would Codify Federal Hiring Rules for Past Marijuana Use

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 25, 2024 2:47 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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New legislation would help remove potential barriers for people seeking federal employment who have used marijuana in the past.

Legislation Would Allow Marijuana Users Access to Federal Employment

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 4, 2023 6:17 AM | Updated: Jan 14, 2025 8:41 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

A new bill would prevent current or past marijuana use from disqualifying individuals from working for the federal government.

USPS Manager Accused of Running Drug Ring Through the Mail

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 12, 2022 3:18 PM | Updated: Feb 15, 2023 3:56 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

A manager with the Postal Service (USPS) has been accused of using his position to obtain narcotics through the mail for distribution.

Postal Service Mail Carrier Removed for On-Duty Drug Transaction

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithApr 7, 2021 9:04 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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Postal employees removed after buying drugs from a co-worker all challenged their removals, but only some were successful mitigating the penalty. Which strategy fared the best?

Marijuana and Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 2, 2021 11:44 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Federal law on marijuana use has not changed. New guidance from OPM advises a new interpretation.

Air Force Warns Federal Employees Not to Use CBD Products

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 20, 2019 2:04 PM | Updated: Dec 9, 2019 2:01 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The Air Force issued a warning to federal employees and military members about the job risks associated with using CBD products.

Navy Says Use of Hemp, CBD Still Prohibited

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 11, 2019 4:52 PM | Updated: Aug 20, 2019 7:28 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Despite a new law legalizing hemp and CBD products, the Navy warned that it is still prohibiting use of these products.

Revoked Security Clearance Leads to Indefinite Suspension

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithMay 30, 2019 11:48 AM | Updated: Jun 8, 2019 10:33 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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An employee who lost his required security clearance and was indefinitely suspended as a result lost his appeal challenging the agency’s action.

It Wasn’t Me, It Was the Brownies!

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithApr 2, 2019 10:11 AM | Updated: Dec 12, 2022 3:57 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

CBP removed an employee for a positive drug test, but he claimed he must have unwittingly eaten a laced brownie beforehand.

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