Addressing the opioid epidemic challenges employers due to the many overlapping laws and its many varied facets. One survey reported that 70% of employers have felt some impact from drug abuse, such as absenteeism, use of prescription pain relievers at work, positive drug tests, impaired or decreased work performance, an employee’s family member affected, and in other ways.
Originally published in the Bloomberg Daily Labor Report® - September 5, 2018.
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