(November 3, 2021)
(November 2021) It’s not uncommon to hear people talk about grabbing a few drinks to decompress after a long day of work. And with all the stress people have been experiencing because of COVID, it’s not surprising to learn that Americans are drinking more than they used to: 25% of adults reported drinking more in […]
(October 13, 2021)
(October 2021) Employers are still struggling to figure out how to respond to marijuana (and relatedly, hemp, Delta-8, THC and CBD). And it’s no wonder. With all the changes happening with the drug and how it’s regulated, it’s difficult for employers to keep up with what they can or should do. And the issue is […]
(August 12, 2021)
(August 2021) Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-8), also known as “marijuana-lite” or “legal weed,” has experienced triple-digit growth in popularity since April 2020. But what exactly is Delta-8, and what does it mean for your drug-free workplace program? Here are eight pieces of information to know about Delta-8: Close-cousin to THC: Delta-8 is a naturally occurring cannabinoid found […]
(July 9, 2021)
(July 2021) Real-Life Incidents: Working Partners® Consortium members receive unlimited phone support and consultation about drug-free workplace (DFWP) issues — a benefit we term “troubleshooting.” Here is a brief description of a troubleshoot call and our response/suggestions. Question/Situation You’re responsible for overseeing your organization’s DFWP program. And as the program administrator (PA), you learn about an […]
(June 9, 2021)
(June 2020) Each year Quest Diagnostics, the world’s leading provider of diagnostic information, releases their Drug Testing Index™. This report examines drug test results from both the general workforce and federally mandated, safety-sensitive workforce (e.g., commercial drivers and airline pilots regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation) to identify drug use trends. The 2021 report, […]
