The stress of a working environment impacts employees in different ways, depending on their personalities. Some are energized by the constant activity, while others feel drained and begin to self-medicate with alcohol. What might start as a cocktail at lunch or a few beers on the weekend can soon escalate into alcohol abuse, including drunkenness Read more »
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Safe and Drug Free Holiday Parties
During the holidays, employees and employers often get together to unwind and celebrate. These parties typically mean lots of music, food and drinks. If the drinks include alcohol, however, workplace celebrations can have unfortunate consequences. USA Mobile Drug Testing reminds employers to have a safe holiday season in the workplace. Here are some safe business Read more »
Legal Marijuana
USA Mobile Drug Testing compliance specialists caution DOT regulated employers that DOT covered employees cannot use marijuana even in Colorado and Washington – two states that cheered passage of referendums legalizing recreational marijuana. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is clear in its regulations that the use of marijuana is strictly prohibited for employees in DOT Read more »
Substance Abuse Among College Grads Entering the Workforce
During college, students engage in many social and academic opportunities while pursuing their degree. Unfortunately, many college students also leave school with more than just their diploma. Due to the increased accessibility of drugs and alcohol on college campuses, more students are also graduating with an addiction that will have a significant impact upon their Read more »
Living Drug Free Made a Difference at Work!
Drug use can be very common in a workplace that does not screen for drugs at the time of employment. This can cause many problems among the employees, including decreased productivity, and problems for the employer should illegal activity begin to occur on the job site. Employers are liable for all activities that happen on Read more »
Employer Asks about Prescription Drugs – $750,000.00 Settlement
USA Mobile Drug Testing Compliance specialists report a common question asked by employers “Can I ask the MRO or the employee about the prescription drugs the worker may be taking”. The employer can ask about fitness for duty and require a physician evaluation to verify fitness for duty. Employers often require employees to notify their Read more »
Substance Abuse Trends in the Workplace
Drug abuse trends have become a more prevalent facet of the workplace in the past decade. Drugs are much easier to obtain in the present era than they were two decades ago, and due to this, the common employee could obtain illegal substances with great ease. However, if the owner of a company wants to Read more »
Drug-Free Work Week
USA Mobile Drug Testing is proud to endorse this year’s national Drug-Free Work Week – October 15–21. USA Mobile Drug Testing values the health and safety of all Americans and we are committed to helping employers maintain a drug-free workplace year-round. Drug-Free Work Week is a dedicated time each year to highlight the benefits that Read more »