This article was originally published in Forbes on October 3, 2022. A new law offers marijuana users broad employment protections in Washington, DC. The Marijuana Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022 prohibits employers from adversely affecting the employment of any person who uses marijuana, even if they test positive for the drug. The law will […]
If you Google “how to beat a drug test” you’ll get a ton of hits. If you’re in HR or a hiring manager, you can usually assume that’s exactly what a percentage of your applicants will do. But beating a drug test isn’t as easy as it once was. Today’s advanced drug screening technologies and […]
This blog was originally published in Forbes on June 10, 2022.The Washington DC Council approved a bill that provides broad protections for marijuana users in the city. The bill, titled the Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022, prohibits employers from adversely affecting the employment of any person who uses marijuana, even if they test […]
Employers who are building a drug testing program might be overwhelmed with the options available to them. Should you test before you hire or after? Is random testing needed? What are the costs and effectiveness of the different types of tests? In this blog, we will explore the various drug testing request types and the […]
Employers have a lot to worry about these days. COVID safety protocols, the increasingly difficult task of hiring and retaining employees, and maintaining a diverse workforce are among current concerns. However, substance abuse among your workforce should not be discounted. Drug and alcohol addiction costs U.S. organizations billions of dollars per year, which is inclusive […]
This blog was originally published in Forbes on December 30, 2021. Philadelphia’s “Prohibition on Testing for Marijuana as a Condition for Employment” takes effect on January 1, 2022. The aptly named Ordinance requires that most employers rethink their pre-employment cannabis screening policies and act swiftly to remove THC from their testing panels in advance of […]
