Marijuana and the awkward situation for D.C. employers

The District’s marijuana legalization has been hailed as a potential gold mine for businesses. It was even the subject of a recent conference to teach D.C. entrepreneurs how to navigate the “Green Rush.”

It has also created a situation for employers and employees that is, rather, shall we say … awkward.

See, despite D.C. law allowing residents over 21 to consume small amount of marijuana at home, federal law still prohibits the use of the drug. The D.C. Council took up an emergency measure to…