Workplace accidents happen—of course, that’s why the workers’ compensation industry exists. When workplace accidents occur, there are typically many questions that need answering. One of which involves post-accident drug testing. Are drug tests mandatory following an on-the-job accident? Are employers legally allowed to request a
Workplace drug testing tends to be a hot button topic in a variety of different scenarios. There are many states that allow drug testing of employees to promote a drug-free environment and increase safety for both workers and potential customers. Drug testing may be part
Injuries in the workplace are not uncommon. Often times, they are simply the result of bad luck or being in the wrong place at the wrong time. If this is the case, then why would your employer ask you for a urine sample to run
People get unintentionally hurt at work all the time. These accidents are the reason that workers’ compensation exists. But what happens if an employer asks you to supply a urine sample for drug testing just following an accident? Can they legally do that? Drug Screening in the Workplace The
As discussed in Part One of our series, marijuana is becoming more socially acceptable as it becomes decriminalized and legalized for certain purposes. But on a whole, there hasn’t been a lot of change in drug free workplace policies. One reason for this is that