Running a small business often means wearing many hats: owner, manager, HR, and sometimes even driver. In all the hustle, one issue that’s easy to overlook is impaired driving by employees. While alcohol is a well-known culprit, marijuana is increasingly a serious safety concern, especially for employees on the road.
Substance Use on the Clock: Nearly 9% of Young Employees Admit to Drinking or Drug Use at Work
You’re constantly juggling priorities for your employees by keeping operations running smoothly, retaining good employees, and ensuring a safe, productive work environment. But there’s one issue that may be happening right under your nose and impacting all three: substance use at work.
A recent national study published in the American...
Documenting Reasonable Suspicion
One of the most challenging responsibilities a supervisor or manager can face is dealing with an employee who may be under the influence at work. While no one enjoys confronting these situations, it's essential to handle them carefully, thoroughly, and in line with your organization's already established policies. At the heart of that...
Legal Doesn’t Mean Safe: Potential Changes to Marijuana Laws
As marijuana becomes more accessible across the U.S., it’s easy to assume that legality equals safety. But that assumption can put both individuals and workplaces at risk.
Whether you’re a small business owner trying to protect your team or an employee navigating changing laws, here’s the truth: legal doesn’t mean...
Be on the Lookout for Edibles in the Workplace
As the popularity of edible products containing mushrooms and other psychoactive ingredients continues to rise, employers need to be vigilant about the potential risks these substances pose in the workplace. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an urgent warning after reports of severe illnesses linked to mushroom-infused chocolates and...
What Do I Do About Marijuana and My Workplace?
For small business owners in safety-sensitive industries like construction, transportation, and manufacturing, understanding how evolving marijuana laws affect your workplace is crucial. With marijuana legal for use in many states, maintaining a safe and compliant workplace requires careful planning and up-to-date policies.
Marijuana and Federal Law
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