Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking: District of Columbia

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: Brightmine Editorial Team

Summary

• District of Columbia employers may implement drug-free workplace policies. See Drugs and Alcohol.
• Employers may prohibit marijuana use in the workplace even though medical and recreational use is legal in the District. See Marijuana.
• Employers may implement and enforce policies that prohibit the use, sale, possession, distribution, purchase and cultivation of drugs and alcohol in the workplace. See Drug and Alcohol Policies.
• Private employers in the District are not prohibited from conducting drug and alcohol testing in the workplace. See Drug and Alcohol Testing.
• Smoking is prohibited in any public or private workplace. See Smoking.
• An employer must post signs indicating where smoking is prohibited and permitted. See Postings.
• Employers are required to have a written smoking policy. See Smoking Policies.