Alcohol is still the #1 substance of abuse in the workplace. Does that surprise you? What with all the news about marijuana it surprised us. Bill Current wrote an excellent article summarizing a discussion around this topic of alcohol abuse in the workplace. What follows is a summary of the article. We strongly encourage you […]

There is much discussion and many questions related to impairment when using drugs, particularly marijuana. This blog post focuses on impairment related to use of marijuana as reported in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Drug and Human Performance Facts Sheet. We want to increase the level of awareness of the effects of marijuana when used […]

We have advocated against the legalization of marijuana many times in the past. Our main goal is to help employers realize the dangers of having individuals under the influence of marijuana while performing their job duties. This doesn’t just affect your business’ reputation, it puts your workers at risk. Unfortunately, employees using marijuana can cause […]

How should employers handle marijuana impairment and recent-use drug testing? Ultimately, the goal is to remove individuals who can adversely affect workplace safety and the safety of clients and members of the public. However, how do you know if someone is truly incapacitated? In this area of discussions with clients, we are often asked whether […]

A recent article in Business Insurance indicates to us why random drug testing is more important than ever. Truck drivers and other workers in the transportation industry are showing greater signs of drug use, and this is raising safety concerns for business owners. The article highlights that “while some other employers are relaxing drug policies […]