A high-profile lawsuit is a reminder to review the company “playbook” on substance use and abuse in the workplace.
A high-profile lawsuit is a reminder to review the company “playbook” on substance use and abuse in the workplace.
Here's what to do if an employee smells of alcohol.
Learn the three things you need to know about the ADA's position on substance abuse.
The rate of positive drug test results among the U.S. workforce is at a 12-year high.
The ADA does not prohibit drug and alcohol testing, but consult an attorney before taking disciplinary action.
The ADA states that drug tests are not medical examinations.
Proper handling of drug and alcohol abuse may help a good worker to return to top form.
Employers may have flexibility to exclude medical marijuana users from safety-critical construction roles.
The ADA and FMLA prohibit employers from discriminating against workers because of past addiction.
A federal court ruled that worker’s self-administration of an illegal drug for pain relief was grounds for discharge.