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 […]

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 […]

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 […]