It is important that firms consider the liability of serving alcohol to employees at any company party or function. There are many examples of inebriated employees getting behind the wheel of their automobile and then injuring and even killing other people. While you might be accused of being a kill-joy, removing alcohol from your party […]

The timing of a drug test and a decision on panels to include are important considerations. Many times we get questions from clients about drug testing. They ask the appropriate time to administer the drug test and what panels should be included. A recent decision from The U.S. District Court for the Western District of […]

Testing for drugs and alcohol is an area where we get many questions from clients. Questions like when can they test for drugs and alcohol in applicants and employees. We hope you find the information in this post helpful  DRUG TESTING The Drug Free Workplace Policy Builder, provided by the Department of Labor (DOL), provides […]

An employee using marijuana can have adverse impact on your business, clients, associates and the public. This is a summary of a white paper by Kevin Sabet at the request of National Families in Action.  What_Will_Legal_Marijuana_Cost_Employers–Complete-1 2015 The purpose of National Families in Action’s White Paper is to educate employers about how marijuana laws are […]

Many times we get the question from employers asking what to do when medical marijuana is legal. What can employers learn from municipalities in the state of Oregon? Oregon is a state where marijuana is an acceptable medical treatment alternative. We think it is perfectly legitimate to have the same attitude about marijuana as you […]