WSJ | Matt Grossman | May 26, 2021
The coronavirus pandemic shook up the U.S. employment picture last year, but one trend persisted: a rising share of workers who test positive for marijuana.
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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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Does workforce drug testing work?
Quest Diagnostics Employer Solutions Blog | Dr. Barry Sample | 19 January 2021
As states pass legislation to allow medical and recreational marijuana use, some are questioning whether workplace drug testing for marijuana and other illicit drugs is appropriate or even necessary. Some argue that the war on drugs is over and, therefore, drug...
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NCCI Released a New Research Brief
NCCI released a new research brief on Drug-Free Workplace Premium Credit Programs, noting that legalization of marijuana, both recreational and medical, has been an active issue over the last few years, and its implications for workers’ compensation are still being evaluated.
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Controlling drugs and alcohol in the waste industry
Waste Today Magazine | Adam Redling | January 12, 2021
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Controlling drugs and alcohol in the waste industry
Waste companies face a number of staffing challenges related to recruitment and retention, but one of the most important considerations for cultivating a healthy and productive workforce involves identifying and addressing potential substance abuse issues...Tobacco-Free Workplace Benefits
Tobacco-free workplaces protect all employees from the harms of secondhand smoke and can motivate persons who currently use tobacco to stop or decrease its use. Employers that take the steps to implement a tobacco-free policy can reduce the impacts to both employees and their business.
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