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 […]

The situation of a student killed by a trucker raises several important considerations for employers who have employees driving any vehicle on the road. This article contains important information. We have summarized the main points of the article, encourage you to read the article in its entirety and have provided comments in certain sections below. […]

What is Marijuana and What Are Its Effects on the Mind? We thought we would turn to the Department of Justice/Drug Enforcement Administration for its publication on the subject. We are providing this information to help employers decide whether or not to have a random drug test program for employees in safety sensitive positions. We […]

This article By Beth Greenfield in Fortune Magazine highlights the danger of driving high on marijuana. The results of this article are highlighted so that employers can be made aware of the danger of having employees drive vehicles, any vehicle, on the road. You are exposing yourself to catastrophic lawsuits if you do not take […]

This article from Littler presents a recent federal court decision that agreed an Illinois employer had the right to enforce a zero-tolerance policy on marijuana use.   And if you are not an employer in Illinois you can still benefit from the article’s advice.   Off-the-job marijuana use can trigger employee discipline so long as it is […]