Although the number of states that are legalizing marijuana is increasing, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is sticking to their “Drug-Free Workplace” Program. In a memo to over 100,000 employees, the USDA stated that while some may be permitted by state law to use marijuana for recreational purposes, it “is not authorized under Federal law nor the Department’s
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June 30, 2014
California Proposes Bill to Implement Random Drug Tests on Doctors
Nearly one in five doctors develops a substance abuse problem at some point in their career, and one in ten currently working have a drug or alcohol addiction. Consider the case of neurosurgeon Christopher Duntsch. After severely damaging the nerves of one patient and paralyzing another, the Texas hospital where he worked suspended him for one month. In
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First Contact HR staff answers common questions we get on background checks, drug testing and other HR industry practices. Got a question? Ask us at info@FirstContactHR.com Question #6: How long do drugs stay in an individual’s system? Drugs do not typically remain in the body for very long. Often no more than 24 – 72