drug testing
Drug testing in the workplace – why it's important
Welfare drug testing arrives in Florida
last week we saw Missouri state senators giving final approval to a bill that would require those on welfare to submit to drug testing, and it seems that Florida is following suit. The Florida Senate approved a measure that will require all recipients of the state program Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) to pass…
Read MoreBeing aware: drugs in the workplace
healthcare costs – including workers compensation, reduce overall productivity, and statistics show drug and alcohol abusers to be ten times more likely of taking time off work. It is safe to say that minimizing drugs in the workplace should be at the forefront of a company’s foundation to avoid detrimental costs. Promoting a safe, healthy,…
Read MoreNFL calls for tougher drug testing
Despite the future of the NFL being up in the air right now, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has turned his focus to calling for tougher drug testing regulations for the National Football League, despite the NFL drug testing program already being a strong one. Goodell stated that while already tough, the NFL drug testing program…
Read MoreDrug testing for Florida state employees
Gov. Rick Scott signed an executive order Tuesday that will require random drug testing of many current state employees as well as pre-hire testing for applicants, according to the LA Times. “Floridians deserve to know that those in public service, whose salaries are paid with taxpayer dollars, are part of a drug-free workplace,” Scott said.…
Read MoreSchool being sued over drug testing
Civil rights lawyers are fighting Delaware Valley School District’s drug-testing policy in court on behalf of two students. Drug testing at schools has become more and more prominent in the last year or so, and it seems this is the start of a student backlash against what they believe is an invasion of privacy. As…
Read MoreDrug testing of students to begin in Canton
drug testing to students who want to participate in extra-curricular activities. The drug testing will begin March 15, Superintendent Roy Webb said at Monday’s school board meeting. “The intent on my part is to test as many as possible,” Webb said. “The point is to identify kids, notify parents and get help or counseling when…
Read MoreCandidates in Illinois may have to submit to drug tests
A bill has been proposed that would require “candidates for the legislature” to submit to drug tests, which turns the Chandler v Miller case of 1997 on its head. Illinois representative Bill Mitchell (R-Forsyth) has introduced HB 1402, to require candidates for the legislature to submit, along with their ballot access petition, the results of…
Read MoreDrug testing at Pepsi
I came across this cartoon while browsing the internet for news on drug testing, and I thought it was worth a share. It’s terrible I know, but it gave me a chuckle and I hope it does for you too! Enjoy! ]]>
Read MoreJudge rules on NFL Vikings drug testing case
drug testing case, a state appeals judge in Minnesota upheld a lower court ruling that allowed the league to suspend two players on the Vikings – Kevin Williams and Pat Williams – who were found to have taken StarCaps, a supplement that included a banned substance, according to the New York Times. This story dates…
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