What a wonderful new world we live in, huh? The sky seems even more blue than before, the air has that aroma of burning bud and the grass — well, yeah, it’s green — and it’s being smoked out in the open in more and more states. Colorado was one of the first places in Read more »
Drug Free Workplace
Rules for Drug Testing Where Marijuana Is Legal
Twenty-four states and Washington, D.C. have legalized medical marijuana. Four states—Alaska, Colorado, Washington, and Oregon, as well as D.C.—have legalized recreational pot. If you live in one of those areas, you may believe your employees are protected at all times, in all places. That would be a mistake. Even in states where medical and/or recreational Read more »
8 Reasons to Start Drug Testing Right Now
The benefits of a drug-free workplace aren’t a product of speculation, but a matter of record, as are the risks, drawbacks, and dangers involved when employees use drugs. Suffice it to say, as a business owner, you have a lot to lose if employees abuse drugs and/or alcohol on the job. Drug testing is the Read more »
Drug Testing Costs Outweighed by Benefits
Drug testing seems important, but many business owners and managers view it as wasteful. It’s not immediately clear why—they are willing to spend money on marketing, investment, expansion, production, and other costs. If time was spent weighing the costs against the benefits, it’s clear drug testing is a smart investment in a wide variety of Read more »
Drug Testing is NOT a Violation of Your Privacy
Drug testing is part of a healthy workplace. The benefits have been documented and it’s not just something that is the province of specific industries like aviation and mass transit—industries required to test as a matter of public safety. Employers have liability, insurance, and productivity concerns, but it really seems to bother some organizations that those Read more »
How to Talk to Your Employees About Substance Abuse
Creating and maintaining a drug-free workplace improves productivity, lowers costs, and makes employees safer. Putting a plan in place can be an extremely involved or much more simple process depending on whether you, as an employer, want to try and go it alone or choose a reliable drug testing service that also includes employee and Read more »