When an employee is injured in a work related accident, workers’ compensation is supposed to cover medical bills and any lost wages while they recover. However, a positive drug test may result in workers’ compensation benefits being denied wreaking financial havoc on the worker and their family. Drug Testing Following a Work Place Accident Following… Read More »
Marijuana Impairment at Work in the Age of Legalization
With Illinois set to legalize recreational marijuana use January 1, 2020, a whole host of worker safety issues and potential workers’ compensation claims come into play as do potential employment law issues as employers grapple with how to handle potentially impaired employees and what consequences will follow – all within the framework of Illinois and… Read More »
OSHA to Limit Mandatory Drug Tests Following Workplace Accidents
New federal rules going into effect soon will prevent employers from automatically drug-testing workers following a workplace accident or rewarding employees for avoiding accidents altogether. The fines for breaking the rules are doubling to ensure compliance. Mandatory Drug Testing Discouraged Many employers have long required drug or alcohol tests for all workers who have had… Read More »