Drug Free Workplace

The construction industry is laden with problems, and many of these problems involve deadlines, deadlines, deadlines. Getting projects completed right and on time is always a priority and a concern. Getting it done can require long hours, which is consistent with construction work overall -- it’s simply a physically demanding, stressful, and dangerous work environment. Some workers in Read more »

Substance abuse in the workplace compromises everyone’s safety and costs United States businesses approximately $276 billion per year. Billion. With more than 75 percent of substance abusers working full-time, preventing drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace has become more critical than ever before. The roster of substances favored for abuse fluctuates periodically. Whatever the Read more »

Medical and recreational marijuana use is coming to more and more states, the abuse of methamphetamines and prescription opioids continues to rise, and alcohol is always a possible problem for workplaces. Employers who drug test have been able to reduce the impact well enough that those who have never tested for drugs can see the data and Read more »

If your state’s decision to legalize medical marijuana, recreational pot, or both has encouraged you to believe you’re now protected from employment drug testing—not to mention its potentially unpleasant economic consequences—think again. Even though you might be “legally” allowed on the state level to grow, smoke, or eat marijuana, it’s still illegal on the federal level. Here’s the Read more »