What are the important steps after receiving a drug test result? Not complying with your responsibilities as an employer can spell legal trouble. We always tell clients that their number one priority should be complying with local and state laws when it comes to drug testing programs . Additionally, it’s important to obtain the advice […]

With cannabis usage becoming more widespread, employers must revisit workplace drug policies. This Philadelphia Inquirer article we came across  nicely summarizes important issues employers need to consider regarding cannabis usage. We’ve included several of our prior blog posts in this article so readers can explore this issue in greater detail. In the Inquirer article, author […]

Alcohol is still the #1 substance of abuse in the workplace. Does that surprise you? What with all the news about marijuana it surprised us. Bill Current wrote an excellent article summarizing a discussion around this topic of alcohol abuse in the workplace. What follows is a summary of the article. We strongly encourage you […]

There is much discussion and many questions related to impairment when using drugs, particularly marijuana. This blog post focuses on impairment related to use of marijuana as reported in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Drug and Human Performance Facts Sheet. We want to increase the level of awareness of the effects of marijuana when used […]

We have advocated against the legalization of marijuana many times in the past. Our main goal is to help employers realize the dangers of having individuals under the influence of marijuana while performing their job duties. This doesn’t just affect your business’ reputation, it puts your workers at risk. Unfortunately, employees using marijuana can cause […]