Matt Norris

Drug and Alcohol  

CBD products may cause positive drug tests (surprise!)

Marijuana-derived cannabidiol (CBD) products may also contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive part of cannabis, causing positive drug tests for workers who use CBD products. The federal government still considers marijuana illegal, but almost every state has legalized cannabis for medical or recreational use, and many cannabis-based products – including CBD products –…

Class arbitration requires employer’s consent

The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that workers cannot force a company into class arbitration unless their arbitration agreement explicitly lists “class arbitration” as a way to resolve disputes, overturning a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision. In this case, the worker signed a contract prepared by the employer that said the worker…

Leave Laws  

DOL says employers can’t delay designation of FMLA-qualifying leave

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued an opinion letter stating that employers must designate an employee’s leave as time off under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) if the leave is for an FMLA-qualifying reason. Vigilant previously reported that the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals said an…