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Posted on July 3, 2018 | Filed under: Addiction Recovery, Alcohol Detox, Alcohol Rehab
It is common knowledge that driving under the influence of alcohol is incredibly dangerous. Alcohol alters reaction time, clear thinking, coordination, and much more. You simply shouldn’t get behind the wheel if you’ve recently had a drink. But what about driving under the influence of marijuana? Are there dangers associated with that? It is much […]
Read MorePosted on June 26, 2018 | Filed under: Return to Work
Safety is a top priority for employees working for DOT-covered employers, especially when performing safety-sensitive roles. Individuals in these positions are often required to undergo periodic drug and alcohol testing. Should a test come back positive, the employee must be immediately removed from their position for the time being. Under FTA regulations, they are prohibited […]
Read MorePosted on June 19, 2018 | Filed under: Return to Work
Whether an applicant is looking to be hired into a safety-sensitive position or they are a current employee being transferred into this type of role, chances are, they will be required to submit to drug testing. This is critical because an employer does not want an employee on the job if they are under the […]
Read MorePosted on June 12, 2018 | Filed under: Return to Work
What happens when you have an employee who is required to take a DOT drug or alcohol test—and the test comes back positive? The short answer: As an employer, you are legally required to remove that employee from any safety-sensitive, DOT-covered activities, and to refer that employer to local, DOT-qualified substance abuse professionals (SAPs). You […]
Read MorePosted on June 5, 2018 | Filed under: Return to Work
Some employers are required by law to have their employees screened for drug use; the Department of Transportation, in particular, may mandate this testing for employees who use certain vehicles or equipment. Employers always hope that their people will pass with flying colors, of course—but this isn’t always the case. What do you do, though, […]
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