Employer Drug-Testing Rules Clipped by Rhode Island Marijuana Legalization
By Eric B. Mack and Elizabeth McKenna on June 7, 2022 Read More
Claim Filed Against Senior Care Home Alleging ADA and State Discrimination Law Violations
On April 20, 2022, Plaintiff Michelle Ustaszeski-Hutchinson filed a complaint accusing non-profit assisted living organization, Phoebe Ministries, of illegally withdrawing a job offer based on the results of a drug test Read More
HHS Proposed Rule Change for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs
On April 7, 2022, The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed a rule change concerning Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Testing Programs using urine. Read More
Operating Engineer Files Suit Claiming Wrongful Termination
The terminated employee filed claims against both his union and his employer, alleging breach of both the collective bargaining agreement and the duty of fair representation, in addition to violations of the ADA. Read More
St. Louis City Officials Suspend Marijuana Testing for Most Public Employees
New rules were approved by the St. Louis City Council regarding the suspension of marijuana-specific pre-employment and random drug screenings for public employees in non-safety sensitive positions. Read More