Your company rejects an applicant because of a failed drug test. Later, the candidate enters a rehab program and re-applies. If you reject him again, would you be in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act? More…
Companies that do drug testing of applicants or are thinking about it will want to make note of this one.
Employees’ use of medical marijuana has all the earmarks of a real headache for HR pros. But a recent federal court decision offers some good news. More…
Can employers, concerned about workplace safety, fire workers who take certain types of prescription medications? A new lawsuit should give us some answers. More…
Drugs, poor judgment and heavy machinery. One worker mixed all three together and was seriously injured. Then he wanted to collect comp benefits. More…
Our team of experts fields real-life, everyday questions from HR managers and gives practical answers that can be applied by any HR pro in the same situation. Today’s question: Do we have to accommodate an employee on medical marijuana? More…
The federal government just released the interim final regulations covering the Mental Health Parity Act. That means you have about 60 days before the regs become official. More…
The U.S. Justice Department has announced it won’t enforce federal laws banning marijuana use for medical purposes, and some states have OK’d prescription pot. So, how do those rulings affect workplace anti-drug policies? More…
Alert your employees: Consumers Union – the people who put out the respected “Consumer Reports” magazine – has a Web site that offers free guidance and advice for picking the right prescription medicine. It just might help everyone save on health costs. More…
You can’t prove it, but the signs are there. So how do you deal with suspected drug abuse without violating privacy rights or making false accusations?
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