Substance Abuse
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Employee drug testing is normally a challenging issue for any employer, but the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic makes the process even more complicated. Be aware of how COVID can affect drug and alcohol testing in the workplace and how an employer can overcome these issues.
Numerous legislative changes take effect on January 1, 2021, affecting paid leave, minimum wage rates, training, workplace safety and more. HR should take note of these legal developments and take appropriate steps to comply.
XpertHR has made it easier to find developments relating to drugs, alcohol and smoking.
Numerous legislative changes take effect on or about July 1, affecting minimum wage rates, discrimination, workplace safety, paid leave and more. HR should take note of these legal developments and take appropriate steps to comply.
XpertHR offers many tools and resources to help an employer manage marijuana use in the workplace and reduce the risk of liability.
Opioid abuse has reached epidemic proportions with increased loss of life from overdoses and more than $18 billion a year in lost productivity and medical expenses for employers. XpertHR offers many tools and resources to help an employer take steps to prevent drug use and drug-related problems at their workplace and help employees who are suffering from addiction.
Editor's Choice: HR guidance on the legal risks of substance abuse.
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