Drug and Alcohol Testing

Get workplace guidance on New York’s recreational cannabis law and how it impacts drug testing and employer compliance policies.

​During the pandemic, corporate employees have exhibited a significant rise in drug abuse, being up to four times more likely to misuse opioids or amphetamines compared to the general workforce. This trend underscores the critical need for robust drug and alcohol testing policies to maintain workplace safety and productivity.

Learn the key differences between instant and lab-based drug testing to build a compliant, effective workplace program.

New Jersey legalizes cannabis. Learn how new marijuana laws impact workplace drug testing and employer policies.

Learn best practices for documenting drug test refusals to ensure accurate determinations, compliance, and risk management in the workplace.

Discover key insights from DISA’s 2019 Owner Survey on contractor screening, drug testing, and safety improvements in the oil, gas, and energy industries.

HHS oral fluid drug testing approval remains pending, impacting employer drug testing programs and federal workplace compliance.

Connecticut legalized recreational cannabis on June 22, 2021, allowing adults 21 and over to possess up to 1.5 ounces starting July 1, 2021, with retail sales expected to begin by the end of 2022. Employers with five or more employees can prohibit smoking, electronic nicotine/cannabis delivery systems, and vapor products in any area of a business facility that they control.

The article highlights that in 2021, 1 out of every 29 corporate employees failed their random drug tests, with positivity rates rising significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase is attributed to employees turning to substances to cope with stress and challenges. The article emphasizes the importance of comprehensive drug testing programs, such as combining hair testing with urinalysis, and encourages employers to enhance workplace safety by updating their drug testing policies.

Learn how Philadelphia’s new law restricts pre-employment marijuana testing and what it means for employer compliance in 2022.

New Mexico legalizes recreational cannabis. Learn how the new law impacts employers, drug testing, and workplace policies in 2021.