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 […]

Knowing the facts about marijuana will dispel misperceptions. Knowledge is crucial to being able to present the truth to those who advocate its implementation in society and very importantly into the workplace. It is important information in helping you defend your workplace drug testing policy. Many companies and individuals have been led to believe that […]

What if the reasons medical marijuana has been passed in over 20 states weren’t true? A recent article from the New York Times suggests that many studies have found no conclusive proof of any benefits. The article further reports that approval in many states has been based on poor quality studies, patients’ testimonials or other […]

We would like to focus on a couple of issues of the ruling that are obvious and not so obvious. This is a long-awaited decision from the state of Colorado regarding a company’s right to fire a worker using medical marijuana in their off hours. The full judicial decision can be downloaded by clicking here […]

Alcohol and drug abuse is revealed in the National Survey on Drug Use (NSDUH). National Survey on Drug Use and Health 05-2015 While looking at charts and statistics can sometimes numb the senses, we present below some very concerning statistics about alcohol and drug abuse in the workplace in this article. Why do we think […]