Many companies go into a panic when they aren’t reading the law but rather listen to news reports or to what non-lawyers opine about a law. This article explains how the Third Circuit Rejects Claims by New Jersey Applicant Who Failed Cannabis Test In Zanetich v. Walmart Stores East Inc. The Third Circuit Court of […]

The US is going to require drug and alcohol testing for foreign aviation repair stations. What does that reflect? It reflects a desire to assure that individuals working in safety-sensitive positions are not under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. Why is that important. Someone under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol can cause injury […]

This article from JDSUPRA highlights some valuable lessons from the Medical Cannabis Use Law due to go into effect in Ketucky on 1/1/2025. We provide a summary of the blog post below with some of our own comments. We encourage you to read the article in depth as it provides some valuable advice on actions […]

It is crucial that employers define a safety-sensitive position in their workplace. This definition should be clearly summarized in the job description of the position. And this job description should be clearly announced to applicants and employees. We have previously written about the importance of establishing a link between the job description and not being […]

More than 55% of people involved in serious or fatal road accidents had drugs or alcohol in their system, according to a new study. Implementing a random drug and alcohol test program sends a very powerful message to the workforce. Without one you put your firm in jeopardy should your firm be sued. This news […]