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Several studies have shown that employees with drugs and alcohol problems are likely to have higher incidence of absenteeism, are less productive, have higher medical costs, and have more incidents and injuries. During the late 1980s, the U.S. Supreme Court approved employer drug and alcohol testing for applicants and employees under special circumstances. This was [...]
If you are considering the idea of a no smoking policy in your workplace, make sure you invest in some no smoking signs as well. There are several reasons to make this investment; among them are the examples below. A truly consistent no smoking policy (just as with drug free workplace programs) utilizes information as [...]
Here are a few ideas that can be very helpful when you are trying to reiterate the idea of a drug free workplace: Host a Safety and Health Social Event: This type of activity offers a great opportunity to show how much fun a social gathering can be with food and non-alcoholic drinks instead of [...]
1) A Brief Overview The state of Tennessee is a hybrid state wherein a few jobs require strict testing while others do not. Child care drivers and state contractors need to be tested on a regular basis. In case an employer volunteers to participate in a state incentive program, he/she needs to conduct medical tests [...]
1) Legal Stand The state law of West Virginia mandates certain employees for tests. Employers in other industries are directed as to who may be covered, the agency to be used, timing of drug tests and the substances that are to be tested for. The directives to employers come from legal decisions that have been [...]
If you are concerned about the cost associated with beginning your drug testing program or if you’re worried that your business just will not have the necessary resources to start the program off on the right start, you can look towards the federal government for assistance in obtaining useful resources. Types of Resources Available As [...]
Obviously, your company will not be the first firm that has adopted a drug policy for its company. The good news is that you can learn from what has worked successfully for these other companies and can use that knowledge when implementing your own drug free workplace. Plan Carefully A drug testing policy for your [...]
