When hiring someone, say you interviewed someone who seemed really good, was well qualified -- but tested positive for marijuana. Would you hire them anyway, or stick firmly to your policy?
This question is specifically about marijuana, not other drugs
2007-01-24 08:43:58 · 13 answers · asked by Jacob S 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Of course I would, especially if they told me of the circumstances of their marijuana use once notified by the test, such as how much and how often. As an employer, I would notify them that I would trust that they would do a good job, not show up to work high, and in return, whatever they did outside of work concerning marijuana would not be any of my business. I would also let them know that I have a no-strike policy if they show up high or if their work seemed to be lagging.
2007-01-24 08:51:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, a no drug use policy is there for a reason. And who's to say that they only use marijuana, you are making an assumption just because other drugs didn't appear that day. Also, I don't know if you are the applicant or the hiring manager, but what does it tell you about someone who showed up to the drug test or interview while high, can you really still think they are a really good hire????
2007-01-24 08:52:59 · answer #2 · answered by hrland 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Employers have to be careful. If they set a precedent by hiring someone who has tested positive, they could be liable later if they don't hire somebody else who tests positive.
My answer is if you establish a policy, you've done so for a reason. You should stick to it.
2007-01-24 08:48:23 · answer #3 · answered by Insurance Biz CT 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I know at my work they have a zero tolerance policy, so no, where I work, they wouldn't hire someone who tested positive for marijuana.
Personally, if I owned a business, I would hire them, as long as they weren't stoned at work and got lazy on the job because of it.
2007-01-24 08:49:02 · answer #4 · answered by Megan 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would only consider this if they said they did before they got the results. If they lie and say no, they havnt and its a positive test, then no hire.
2007-01-24 08:51:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
wow that may be the best question I have read today. sorry I dont have an answer for you. talk about a thought provoking question. I hope you get intelligent answers. Usually i am all for the stupid and comical but this question deserves decent answers, and I'm stumped.
2007-01-24 12:09:46 · answer #6 · answered by molly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO a policy is a policy for a reason. If you forgive one person, then their shouldn't be a policy in place
2007-01-24 08:49:27 · answer #7 · answered by j_n_js_mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. Most companys would stick to there policy. They might be afraid you would show up to work after smoking pot. It is illegal.
2007-01-24 09:09:59 · answer #8 · answered by smile4u 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the person is qualified, and you like them, go ahead and hire them. ofcourse, you could always fire them if they dont work out.
2007-01-24 08:51:47 · answer #9 · answered by jeffrey m 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most definitely!
2007-01-24 08:48:09 · answer #10 · answered by Live Love Laugh 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋