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Impairment in the workplace—What if “zero tolerance” is insufficient for prevention?

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Substance abuse can pose a serious risk of accident in the workplace. Since employers have a general duty to ensure their employees’ health and safety, they must see to it that their employees do not perform their duties...more

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“Animal Control”: Killer Bunnies and the War on Drugs in the Workplace

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When you combine exotic and potentially dangerous animals, professional ineptitude, quirky colleague personalities, and the occasional office drug use, there is ample fodder for an employment law blog....more

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Dear Littler: How Do We Handle Drug or Alcohol Impairment in the Workplace?

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Dear Littler:  We are a manufacturing company with facilities in multiple states.  We have had a number of incidents when supervisors have suspected an employee was impaired while working due to alcohol or drug use.  We are...more

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Canada: How Can Employers Prepare for Edible Cannabis’ Impending Arrival to Physical and On-Line Cannabis Stores?

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When Canada’s Cannabis Act and supporting regulations came into force on October 17, 2018, Canada became the first major world economy to establish a legal framework at the federal level for the adult recreational use of...more

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