Generally speaking, most states that have enacted medical marijuana laws have treated issues relating to employers the same, as have courts that have decided employer-related questions on medical marijuana. The general consensus in the courts and the legal commentaries is that these laws do not require employers to modify their employment practices, drug-free workplace policies, Read more »
Now That It’s Legal What You Should Know about Marijuana in the Workplace
With the announcement by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo that through executive order New York State will now allow a limited and strictly regulated prescribed use of Medical Marijuana, many New York State private companies and employers are concerned if their employees will be high while on the job. How will that impact the Read more »
Medical Review Officer (MRO) Services
A partnership of quality and confidence. USA Mobile Drug Testing (USAMDT) will assist your company with complete Medical Review Officer (MRO) Services as the first line of defense in drug testing. A partnership with us provides access to a far-reaching and highly qualified team of medical doctors certified by the American Association of Medical Review Read more »
Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medication Use
Information DOT employers should provide to their DOT covered employees: Federal Drug and Alcohol Testing regulations do not address the use of legally prescribed or over-the-counter (OTC) medications. However, most employers are adopting policies and procedures that include a requirement of employees to notify a supervisor of medication use and, in some cases, the requirement Read more »
Joe Reilly Presents at 2013 Florida Trucking Association
On Thursday, November 7, 2013 Joe Reilly, Senior Compliance Officer for USA Mobile Drug Testing presented at the Florida Trucking Association 2013 FTA Educational Institute in St. Augustine, Florida. Joe discussed current trending regarding substance abuse and safety in the trucking industry. The discussion focused on efforts to allow hair testing in the DOT Drug Read more »
Notification of Prescription Medications
May an employer ask all employees what prescription medications they are taking? Generally, the answer is no. Asking all employees about their use of prescription medications is not job related and consistent with business necessity. In limited circumstances, however, certain employers may be able to demonstrate that it is job-related and consistent with business necessity Read more »
Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988
The Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 included the following requirements for employers receiving federal grants or contracts of over $25,000: publish an anti-drug policy statement and provide it to employees establish a drug awareness program establish as a term and condition of employment that employees report within five days, any criminal convictions for drug Read more »
4 Drug Testing Mistakes That Conflict with the ADA
If you’re in HR, you know how quickly people can pull the trigger to sue you, even if you’ve done nothing wrong…and you’re stuck spending valuable time and energy defending yourself and your company. I want to make sure you are crystal clear on the common ADA mistakes when administering your drug and alcohol testing Read more »