Category Archives: DFWP

Small Businesses and the Benefits of a Drug-Free Workplace

In several states, businesses can receive workers' compensation premium discounts for implementing drug-free workplace programs. These states include: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio, New York, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia.

September 19, 2023

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The Workplace and Fentanyl Awareness

But what if an overdose does happen in the workplace? Nearly 9% of occupational injury deaths in 2021 were contributed to workplace unintentional overdoses.

August 21, 2023

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Intelligent Fingerprinting for Drug Testing in the Workplace

Some workplaces in the UK are turning to a unique company with a fascinating new and noninvasive way to test for drugs in the workplace –Intelligent Fingerprinting.

August 7, 2023

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Changes in Testing for Marijuana in the Workplace

While some states may be reclassifying marijuana in their drug testing, a drug-free workplace policy's purpose is to help keep employees safe. Employers should review any new statutes and news for their state and, with legal counsel, adjust their policies accordingly.

July 28, 2023

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Employer Awareness: Microdosing at Work?

Regardless of personal feelings, drug use in the workplace -- whether that workplace is an office, at home, or representing a company in the greater public -- is problematic. Those who misuse drugs are 10 times more likely to miss work, and 4 times more likely to cause a work-related accident.

July 20, 2023

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41,000 Truck Drivers Test Positive for Marijuana

The most recent report from the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) provided data that in 2022, approximately 41,000 truck drivers tested positive for marijuana, a 32 % increase from 2021. From 2020 to 2022, more than 100,000 truck drivers tested positive for marijuana, but less than half of these drivers completed the return-to-work process.

February 22, 2023

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January 20, 2025
Navigating the World of Drug Test Kits

As a small business owner, maintaining a drug-free workplace is essential for safety and productivity. Drug test kits are an invaluable tool in this process, whether for pre-employment screenings, random...
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January 10, 2025
Navigating Employment Offer Rescissions: Addressing Substance Use Concerns

Rescinding an offer of employment is never an easy decision, but situations involving substance use or failed drug tests can make the process even more sensitive. Small business owners must...
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December 30, 2024
Substance Use in the Workplace: Reflecting on 2024 and Preparing for 2025

As 2024 draws to a close, workplaces have an opportunity to reflect on the most recent data and implement strategies to support employees struggling with substance use or in recovery....
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December 13, 2024
How to Make Your Workplace Recovery-Friendly During the Holiday Season

The holiday season is often a time of joy and celebration, but for employees in recovery, it can also bring unique challenges. Workplaces that proactively foster a recovery-friendly environment not...
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Category Archives: DFWP

Small Businesses and the Benefits of a Drug-Free Workplace

The Workplace and Fentanyl Awareness

Intelligent Fingerprinting for Drug Testing in the Workplace

Changes in Testing for Marijuana in the Workplace

Employer Awareness: Microdosing at Work?

41,000 Truck Drivers Test Positive for Marijuana

Articles

Navigating the World of Drug Test Kits

Navigating Employment Offer Rescissions: Addressing Substance Use Concerns

Substance Use in the Workplace: Reflecting on 2024 and Preparing for 2025

How to Make Your Workplace Recovery-Friendly During the Holiday Season

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