Drug and Alcohol Testing

‘But he apologized’: What should HR do after key worker commits fireable offense?

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by John Walston

April 30, 2019

3 outcomes from the 2022 midterm elections that all HR pros should know

From political ads to campaign signs as far as the eye can see, there was no avoiding the 2022 midterm elections this year. No matter what side you’re on, the laws and legislations that were passed on November 8 have sweeping effects for the rest of the country. As an HR pro, it’s important to…

by Alison Roller

November 17, 2022

How The Midterm Elections Will Affect HR

Alcoholism at work: What can employers do?

The legal rules around dealing with employees who have alcoholism take legitimate employer concerns into account, but the landscape in this area includes land mines that must be avoided. Employers must know how to respond when an employee has alcoholism that is impacting work performance. The need is especially prevalent in light of empirical evidence…

by Tom D'Agostino

October 27, 2022

Courts: Legal pot clashes with zero-tolerance drug test policies

Courts have historically found marijuana-positive drug tests sufficient grounds to terminate an employee or refuse to hire someone. Employers were safe to move forward without worrying about whether the individual was approved to use medical marijuana or if an employee was actually impaired while at work. Now, however, many states and local jurisdictions are enacting…

by Tim McElgunn

July 8, 2019

Employee failed drug test after work mishap: Can he be fired for legal marijuana use?

Conflicting federal, state and local laws on marijuana use raise tough questions for HR professionals. For example, should you require employees to submit to a drug test? And if so, when it is OK to fire someone who fails? How does medical marijuana factor in? Are workers entitled to accommodations? A recent Nevada Supreme Court…

by Carol Warner

September 14, 2022

When You Can – And Can't – Fire Over A Failed Drug Test

Maintaining effective drug-testing procedures during the pandemic

During this COVID-19 pandemic, workplace drug testing will require new rules and new precaution, but it should never be compromised.

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by David Bell, HR Expert Contributor

April 9, 2020

Marijuana laws in 2022: Updated regs for employers

As more states and cities legalize marijuana and relax restrictions, the substance continues to be a tricky issue for employers who want to keep it out of the workplace. And with the start of a new year comes a new crop of updated marijuana laws you’ll need to be aware of when crafting your drug…

by Rachel Mucha

January 6, 2022

Opioid use and the workplace: How employers can get in trouble

As the opioid epidemic continues to take a grim toll, workplace issues relating to opioid use remain more likely to arise. For HR pros, missteps in handling these issues can result in hefty payouts. Here is a case in point: A Tennessee county just resolved an allegation that it illegally discriminated against a correctional officer…

by Tom D'Agostino

January 19, 2023