Mississippi Legalizes Medical Cannabis (Again)
“Mississippi employers should immediately review their workplace drug and alcohol testing policies to ensure they are up to date regarding the newly passed law.” This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. February 2022 brought about the legalization of medical cannabis […]
How to Address Marijuana in the Workplace
“A drug-abusing employee who is, for example, 5 times more likely to cause a workplace accident, would cost his or her employer much more than $8,800 per year.” This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. I remember speaking with a friend […]
The Uncooperative Donor
“The top priority of the collector is to ensure that the integrity of the collection process is maintained throughout the entire collection.” This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. Most companies today implement some form of a drug testing program to […]
Reasonable Suspicion Training Presented by NMS’s Maria Delisle
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Post-Accident Testing and State Laws
All employees should be subject to Post-Accident testing when an accident occurs that meets the criteria that the employer outlines 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 to ensure compliance with all applicable laws relative to […]
Top 5 Things to Know When Drug Testing in Connecticut
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. […]
State Drug Testing & Workers’ Compensation Denial Regulations
If an employee is injured and tests positive for drugs, the employer is then permitted to assume that the injury was primarily caused by drug use. 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 […]
DOT Announces Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
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Annual Survey Identifies Fastest Growing Drug Testing Trend
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? Current Consulting […]
Federal Law, State Law, Local Law: Who Rules?
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 […]