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Cannabis in the Workplace: 7 Facts Employers Should Know

Review the latest information (as of September 2019) and best practices about cannabis (AKA marijuana) and drug testing in the workplace.

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Study Links Workplace Injuries to Greater Risk of Suicides, Fatal Drug Overdoses

When a worker sustains an injury that requires more than a week off from work, that person is significantly more likely to die of suicide or a drug overdose.

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Navigating Marijuana and Your Workplace Policies

The popularity of marijuana and CBD oil have made workplace drug policies and testing more difficult to navigate. Here are facts you need to know.

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The Exception to Post-accident Drug Testing

In a monthly series, our HR Experts take on frequently asked questions. This month: We suspect an employee who claimed a work-related injury is using marijuana. Can we test them?

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Workforce Drug Positivity Rates Hit 14-Year High (If You Count Cannabis)

Quest Diagnostics’ 2019 Drug Testing Index shows workforce positivity rates at a 14-year high—as long as you count cannabis, which employers increasingly don’t.

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