Guidance was issued by the NY Department of Labor to clarify the workplace rules related to the legalization of recreational marijuana in NY. Although employers are not required to permit the use of marijuana at the workplace, there are a few narrow testing exceptions.
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Lawsuit Settlement a Setback for Workplace Safety
A settlement was recently reached in a Rhode Island lawsuit that the ACLU claims protects medical marijuana patients from employment discrimination. Drug prevention advocates believe the settlement is a setback for employer rights and drug free workplace safety policies.
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The Benefits to Pre-Employment Drug Testing
Substance abuse, especially marijuana and prescription drugs, is increasing to epidemic levels. So why are fewer and fewer employers conducting pre-employment drug testing? Quite simply, they fail to properly recognize the benefits.
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“Talk. They Hear You.” for Parents
SAMHSA’s substance use prevention campaign helps parents and caregivers start talking to their children early about the dangers of alcohol and other drugs.
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Behind the Wheel at Work
The National Institute on Occupational Safety and Health Center for Motor Vehicle Safety an overview of marijuana, its science, and its effects on workplace driving.
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