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Substance Abuse Employment Policies Hiring & Firing

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Complying With the ADA When Managing Employees With Alcoholism

Employers sometimes encounter intoxicated employees at work, but there are some compliance challenges under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when managing employees with alcoholism....more

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Water Cooler Talk: Office Drug Abuse Insights From 'Industry'

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The Max TV series “Industry” exaggerates —and occasionally glamorizes —illicit drug use in the workplace. However, in real life, employee substance use and addiction can raise significant issues. According to the Society for...more

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Josh Gordon: The Final Straw?

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The NFL season is back, and with it comes personnel news. Are the Steelers and Antonio Brown going to smooth things over? Is Tom Brady getting along with his boss? Will Dez Bryant find work? For me, though, the most...more

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Protecting Alcoholics, Preventing Alcohol Misuse and Distinguishing Between the Two

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It has long been clear that the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) protects alcoholism if it qualifies as a “disability.”1  That said, courts have consistently held that employers can have legitimate work rules...more

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