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- February 6, 2019
Jackson Lewis
Kathryn Russo Discusses Implications of Retaliation Claims Under Medical Marijuana Laws
February 6, 2019Kathryn Russo discusses the implications of legal protections for employees’ medical marijuana use in light of recent pro-worker court rulings, in "Medical Marijuana Use Worker Protections Growing, Rulings Show," published by Bloomberg Law. Subscription may be required to view article Read More
- January 7, 2019
Fleet Owner
Kathryn Russo Discusses the Impact of Marijuana Legalization on Drug Testing Policies
January 7, 2019Kathryn Russo discusses how the legalization of marijuana is causing a gray area for employers and drug testing in "Changing marijuana laws may mean it's time to review drug testing policy," in Fleet Owner. Subscription may be required to view article Read More
- October 31, 2018
SHRM
Kathryn Russo Discusses Drug Addiction and its Impact on ADA Discrimination Claims
October 31, 2018Kathryn Russo discusses the implications of drug addiction and disability accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act in "Interact Sensitively with Employees Addicted to Opioids," published by SHRM. Subscription may be required to view article Read More
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- November 12, 2018
Voters in Three States Approve Marijuana Laws on Election Day
November 12, 2018Three states approved new marijuana laws on Election Day 2018. Voters approved medical marijuana laws in Missouri and Utah, while Michigan voters approved a recreational marijuana law. Michigan: Recreational Marijuana Michigan Proposal 1 was passed by a majority (approximately 55% “Yes” and 45% “No”). Proposal 1, the Michigan... Read More
- October 16, 2018
New OSHA Guidance: Certain Safety Incentive Programs, Post-Accident Drug Tests Permissible
October 16, 2018Most safety incentive programs and post-incident drug testing policies will not be considered retaliatory and unlawful under a new Standard Interpretation from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA’s “Clarification of OSHA’s Position on Workplace Safety Incentive Programs and Post-Incident Drug Testing Under... Read More
- September 6, 2018
Refusing to Hire Medical Marijuana User Violates State Law, Connecticut Court Holds
September 6, 2018Refusing to hire a medical marijuana user because she tested positive on a pre-employment drug test violates Connecticut’s medical marijuana law, a federal court in Connecticut has held, granting summary judgment to the job applicant on her employment discrimination claim. Noffsinger v. SSC Niantic Operating Co., LLC, d/b/a Bride Brook... Read More
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Speaking Engagement
New York, NYThe Evolving Drug Crisis in Construction: The Reality and the Risks of Substance Abuse on Jobsites
March 6, 2019 - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM ESTRegister Now
666 Third Ave. - New York, NY
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Archived
Drug & Alcohol Testing and Marijuana in the Workplace
January 29, 2018 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ESTWatch Now
Credits: Continuing education credit was offered for the live broadcast of this seminar.
You cannot earn credit for watching the archived webinar.
Archived
OSHA’s Big Pivot: How the New Electronic Recordkeeping Rule Impacts Injury Reporting, Prevention and Drug Testing Programs
May 24, 2016 - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM ESTWatch Now
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FTA and USCG Raise Random Drug Testing Rates to 50% for 2019
January 6, 2019 The Department of Transportation’s operating agencies have announced their random drug and alcohol testing rates for 2019. The Federal Transit Administration and the United States Coast Guard have raised their random drug testing rates to 50% for 2019. All other random testing rates remain unchanged from 2018. Read More
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Federal Appeals Court Holds That Public School District May Drug Test Substitute Teacher Applicants
January 6, 2019 A federal appeals court has held that a public school district may drug test applicants for substitute teacher positions, concluding that such testing does not violate the Fourth Amendment’s prohibition against unreasonable searches and seizures. Friedenberg v. School Bd. Of Palm Beach County, 9:17-cv-80221-RLR (11th Cir. Dec. Read More
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Delaware State Court Holds That Medical Marijuana User May Proceed With Lawsuit Against Employer
January 3, 2019 A Delaware state court has held that a medical marijuana user may proceed with a lawsuit against his former employer after his employment was terminated due to a positive drug test result for marijuana. Chance v. Kraft Heinz Foods Co., C.A. No. K18C-01-056 NEP (Del. Super. Ct. Dec. 17, 2018). Read More