Tag: Drug use

New Washington marijuana law doesn’t require employers to change policies

By Washington Employment Law Letter Dec 3, 2012 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Dec 3, 2012

by Javier F. Garcia Washington’s new law concerning recreational marijuana use takes effect December 6, but it doesn’t require changes in employer policies. Initiative 502 (I-502), approved in the November 6 election, is intended to make the production and sale of marijuana a regulated, state-licensed system similar to that for controlling hard alcohol. It means […]

Independent contractor’s behavior can lead to criminal liability for employers

By Antonio Di Domenico Sep 23, 2012 Northern Exposure

Updated: Sep 23, 2012

By Antonio Di Domenico On Christmas Eve 2009, a swing stage (a work platform) suspended on the 14th floor of an Ontario apartment building collapsed. Four workers including the site supervisor died after falling to the ground. Metron Construction was charged with criminal negligence causing death under Canada’s Criminal Code. The company’s owner and sole […]

3 Tough Disciplinary Issues: Drug and Alcohol Use, Insubordination, Workplace Searches

By Indiana Employment Law Letter Jan 11, 2008 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jan 11, 2008

by Stuart R. Buttrick Although the types of misconduct that employees can engage in is unlimited, some disciplinary issues occur over and over again. Among the most common — and difficult — issues for employers to handle are drug and alcohol use, insubordination, and workplace searches of company or employee property. This article will offer […]