Drug testing at big banks, from Bank of America to JPMorgan

In New York, where recreational cannabis is now legal, employers are largely prohibited from testing job seekers for marijuana, creating confusion around workplace drug policies.

Many large banks, like JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America, no longer screen most applicants for drugs but retain the right to conduct tests under specific circumstances.

Despite the legal landscape shifting, banks reserve the right to enforce drug testing policies when federal or state laws mandate it, or if impairment is suspected.

The evolving attitudes towards drugs on Wall Street indicate a gradual move away from strict testing, but banks still uphold policies against substance use while working.

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