Drug Free Workplace

Posted May 2nd, 2008 by

It’s a good idea for every business to follow a strict drug free workplace policy. Your company’s substance abuse policy should be very specific, and it must be clearly communicated to all employees. If you conduct pre-employment and/or random drug screening, it’s important to follow all applicable laws and make sure that employees understand what is expected of them and the consequences of noncompliance. If employees with drug addiction problems seek reasonable accommodations for their disabilities, it can be beneficial to refer them to a drug rehab facility or your company’s employee assistance program.

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The Importance of Drug Testing

Posted April 24th, 2008 by

Does your company have a solid drug testing policy. It’s certainly in your best interest to conduct pre-employment drug screens on every candidate, as well as enforcing a random drug testing policy once people are hired. Making sure your workplace is drug free can go a long way in keeping your employees safe and reducing potential negligent retention claims resulting from drug related accidents. While you have no reason to care if your employees are taking allergy pills or something like Alli to help them lose weight, you certainly should take care to make sure that your workplace is free from illegal drugs that can impair worker performance and judgment.

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