Illinois lawmakers recently approved House Bill 1438, referred to as the “Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act,” legalizing recreational marijuana. Governor … Read more
On the Legal Front: Court Agrees to Hear LGBTQ Case; No Pot Testing In NYC
This episode of Epstein Becker Green’s Employment Law This Week® discusses the most important legal developments for employers. Specifically, this episode … Read more
How to Have a Recovery-Friendly Workplace
Substance abuse in the workplace is a serious liability for employers. Every year in this country, drug and alcohol abuse are major contributors to … Read more
Fail a Drug Test and Keep Your Job? It Could Happen
Remember that scene in Animal House, the one where Donald Sutherland is sitting around with Katy and some of the Deltas, smoking pot and discussing solar … Read more
The Opioid Crises: What Do You Do When Tragedy Strikes a Coworker?
Today we’re seeing an upsurge in deaths that are unusual in both cause and in the age of the deceased. The prescription opioid crises, which claimed 15,000 … Read more
Massachusetts Court Says Medical Marijuana Users Are Entitled to Accommodation
On July 17th, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court unanimously held that an employee may pursue a disability discrimination claim under state law … Read more
Marijuana Use By Workers Continues to Rise
Just over 1 in 25 American workers tested positive for drugs last year. It’s the highest rate in a dozen years, says Quest Diagnostics. The Quest … Read more
6 Tips For a Fair and Effective Drug Testing Program
An effective drug testing program can ensure that the workplace is safe and productive. This is the reason why we see more and more organizations opting … Read more
It’s High Time You Reviewed Your Company’s Drug Policy
Over the past 10 years, there have been changes to laws governing medicinal and recreational marijuana use across the United States. Twenty-five states … Read more
Beat Drug Test Cheaters With These Screening Alternatives
There are about 14 million drug users in the US, 70% of which are employed, costing employers and society generally $120 billion in lost productivity. … Read more
A Growing Challenge: Getting Employers Ready for Legal Marijuana
I just read an interesting report from Assurex Global, titled Workplace Impacts of Marijuana Legalization, that opened up my eyes to a growing employer … Read more
4 Ways the Drug Screening Process Has Improved – For Employers AND Employees
onbRaise your hand if you remember having to give prospective employees a paper chain of custody form to conduct a drug test, locating the nearest … Read more