More businesses are becoming drug free workplaces, but with this change comes some advantages and disadvantages. Most workplaces understandably want to ban the use of more serious drugs, such as cocaine, heroin and bath salts. A drug ban at work may also prohibit employees from using less harmful drugs like marijuana. Banning the use of Read more »
What Are the Hazards of Having No Drug Policy with the Legalization of Marijuana?
There are many risks involved when employees come to work under the influence of legal or illegal drugs. As an employer, you are liable for the accidents and mistakes of your employees who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Substance abusers account for sixty-five percent of all on the job accidents, and forty Read more »
How Does My Company Become A Drug Free Workplace In A “Legalization” Environment?
Times are changing with the legalization of Marijuana. However, the abuse of cannabis can still significantly impair judgment and performance at the workplace. The substances in this case are not limited to hard drugs sold on the streets but even alcohol, prescription drugs and some over-the-counter medications that can interfere with a worker’s motor skills Read more »
The Risks Of Having An Employee Drunk Or High At Work
The workplace is meant to be a safe place for all employees. The workplace is also meant to be a place where employees give their undivided attention to their employer. However, an employee who comes to work drunk or high is violating both of those tenets. What Are The Risks Of Being High or Drunk Read more »
The Legalization of Marijuana: How Amendment 64 Impacts My Business
The great debate of marijuana has been happening for years in the United States. This natural plant has caused political strife, jail time, charges, division of viewpoints, and it’s debatable lure is just as strong as it’s potent and natural qualities. Marijuana is from the cannabis plant. The leaves of the cannabis plant are used Read more »