Tag: drug use
A Look at Drug Testing, Privacy Rights, Last Chance Agreements
My employee provided a doctor’s note for recent time off that included information that he was out due to “cocaine poisoning.” With this information, can…
On-Site Drug Testing: Remember to Support Need, Confidentiality
We’ve been bringing our employees back into the office, and pursuant to our “reasonable suspicion” drug testing, would like to conduct in-house drug testing. Can…
Employees in Addiction Recovery Could Receive Leave, SDI Benefits
Do we need to give an employee protected time off to enter a residential facility for substance abuse recovery? Will she be eligible for State…
Californians Can Legally Buy Weed But Employers Can Still Keep a Drug-Free Workplace
This week, California businesses began to legally sell recreational marijuana in California. More than 400 state licenses have been issued so far, but the rollout…
Reminder: Current Drug Use Not Protected Under ADA
A recent federal court decision is a good reminder that applicants or employees who currently use illegal drugs or marijuana or abuse alcohol are not…
Positive Drug Test Results Hit 12-Year “High”
American workers tested positive for illicit drugs at the highest rate in 12 years, according to an analysis of more than ten million workforce drug…
Webinar Covers High Points of Drug-Free Workplaces in California
All the buzz in California these days is about Proposition 64, aka the Adult Use of Marijuana Act. What does this high-profile law mean for…
