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Answer: The use of drugs in the workplace is on the rise, as we discuss in our post, “Positive drug tests on the rise.” However, this trend alone doesn’t give employers the right to jump to conclusions. An anonymous tip is not enough to require a drug test. Reasonable suspicion doesn’t mean you have to be…

A: Yes, but it’s not recommended. Some employers believe that providing nonprescription medication to employees could potentially save on a large worker’s compensation claim because employees can self-help for medical issues rather than visiting a doctor. While that may occasionally be true, there is very little regulation regarding nonprescription medication in the workplace, so the…

A: Drug testing through hair samples can be tempting to employers, but it’s probably not the best option. In a recent case, a group of African-American police officers and candidates challenged their department’s practice of drug testing via hair samples, citing a higher rate of positive tests for African-American officers and candidates relative to the…

A: It depends on the information, its source and what your drug testing policy says. Consider a recent court case: An employee threw a party at her house for her coworkers. After the party, the spouse of a coworker reported to Human Resources that while at the party, the employee had asked her if she…