The recent Illinois law legalizing recreational use of marijuana does not prevent an employer from adopting a zero tolerance for marijuana in the workplace and from disciplining an employee or terminating an employee for violating the employer’s employment workplace drug policy. Frequently we hear of employers becoming frustrated with many states legalizing the recreational use […]

The EEOC lawsuit alleged two infractions. Remember that it is important for an employer to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act in its hiring process. In this case, the EEOC lawsuit alleged that the company refused to hire an applicant for a factory position because he was taking suboxone, a medically prescribed treatment for […]

A recent article published by the American Automobile Association states that  millions of American are driving stoned on marijuana. In fact, the article states, an estimated 14.8 million drivers report getting behind the wheel within one hour after using marijuana. That is particularly dangerous, the article goes on to say, given that the impairing effects […]

The headlines read “NEVADA EMPLOYERS CANNOT REFUSE TO HIRE BASED ON A POSITIVE MARIJUANA TEST” Ever heard of the term fake news? This headline borders on fake news. I can imagine employers in Nevada now thinking that they must hire people who have a positive marijuana test. But, as we have written before please don’t […]

A dilute specimen occurs when a urine specimen is used to conduct a drug test. According to the Department of Transportation  : A “dilute specimen” is a urine sample that has a higher than average water content. The goal when diluting a sample is to minimize the drug levels visible in urine. … This can […]