by Brian Peters | Jan 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
Contrary to popular belief, most Americans struggling with a substance use disorder continue to hold down a job. According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), more than 70 percent of those abusing illicit drugs in America are employed,...
by Brian Peters | Jan 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
A Gallup Survey of employees conducted by the Institute for a Drug-Free Workplace found that 37 percent of all respondents said that workplace drug use problems had increased in the last 5 years. A majority of respondents supported drug-screening tests. In general, it...
by Brian Peters | Jan 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Urinalysis – A urine test is the most common form of pre-employment testing and is typically conducted once a conditional offer of employment has been sent. A urine test can show traces of drug use even after the effects of the drug has worn off and remain in the body...
by Brian Peters | Jan 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) restricts what employers can ask about use of drugs prescribed for you. The ADA applies to all employees. Pre-Employment Inquiries Under the ADA, employers cannot ask potential new hires: • Questions about their history of...
by Brian Peters | Jan 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Employers and employees in such industries are subject to drug-testing requirements from the Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of Defense (DOD), and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Under Executive Order 12564, all federal employees involved in...
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