Positive Drug Test: What Employers Need to Know and How to Respond

Occasionally, our clients ask if a positive drug test results in trouble with the law. No, we don’t call the police, but that doesn’t mean all is well. Sometimes an individual tests positive for cocaine or some other illegal drug. Are we obligated to turn the person in? Thankfully, no. We’re not trained in [...]

Employee Failed a Drug Test? Your Next Steps Explained

If you’re one of the many companies implementing random drug testing programs for the first time, it’s a common question. And a good one. What do you do if an employee fails a drug test? The simple answer is, “It’s up to you.” Pretty empowering, I think. The employer gets [...]

The Rise in Failed Drug Tests: What It Means for Employers and Employees

Flunking a pre-employment drug test shows poor judgment—AND you use drugs. After applying, interviewing, and securing the job pending a negative drug test, you still failed. Seriously? The Growing Issue of Failed Drug Tests Wow. Double fail. More and more companies are drug testing—even small companies. And more and more [...]