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“Mississippi employers should review their workplace drug and alcohol testing policies to confirm they reflect the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act.” Mississippi legalized medical cannabis in February 2022. But employers who remember voting on this in 2020 are not misremembering — the state has legalized medical cannabis twice, and the two versions are not the same.…

All employees should be subject to Post-Accident testing when an accident occurs that meets the employer’s criteria for such testing. Note: This article is provided for educational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal advice. The reader retains full responsibility for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws regarding drug testing. Post-Accident testing…

Employers will still need to tread carefully with employees who use marijuana off-duty and who are not under the influence at work. This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. When talking about Connecticut, images of centuries-old Ivy League buildings and a J.…

An employee is injured at work. The post-accident test comes back positive. Somewhere in the building, someone decides the claim is finished. It usually is not. Most states that address this create a presumption rather than a bar, and a presumption is a starting position, not a conclusion. Understanding the difference is what separates employers…

A whopping 73% of drug testing providers who participated in the survey indicated they now offer lab-based oral fluid testing. This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. What were the top drug testing industry trends in 2021? The Current Consulting Group’s annual…

An employer with safety-sensitive positions cannot choose to apply the New York City ordinance by conducting pre-employment marijuana testing of those applicants. This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. Employers often find that federal regulations, state laws, and local ordinances conflict with…

It is typically the MRO’s final determination that is sent to an employer and serves as the result of record for an applicant or existing employee. This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. Have you ever wondered what happens to your sample…

“Is it now illegal to test for marijuana in New York?” This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. Lately, the number one question we have been receiving at the Current Consulting Group is this: “Is it now illegal to test for marijuana…

“Employee education serves to raise awareness about substance abuse in the workplace and can facilitate a safe and effective drug testing program.” Note: This article is provided for educational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal advice. The reader retains full responsibility to ensure compliance with all applicable laws relative to drug…

“Nothing in the law prohibits an employer from establishing and enforcing a drug testing policy.” Note: This article is provided for educational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal advice. The reader retains full responsibility to ensure compliance with all applicable laws relative to drug testing There’s nowhere quite as American as the…