Many employers struggle to construct drug and alcohol policies in a legal weed world. This article from JDSUPRA is an excellent read. We have provided a summary of the article below. We recommend reading the article in its entirety. Employees in positions that are subject to federal drug laws should be handled in accordance with […]
Reading the Law Pays Dividends
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 […]
US to Require Drug and Alcohol Testing for Foreign Aviation-Repair Stations
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 […]
Lessons from the Medical Cannabis Use Law in Kentucky
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 […]
Why is the Designation of a Position as Safety-Sensitive Position Important
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 […]
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