Ninth Circuit Finds Employer Not Required to Reimburse Workers for Drug Screen Travel
A three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit found that in the case of Johnson v. WinCo Foods, the employer is not required to compensate applicants for the time and expense of taking a drug test. 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
Bill Passed in D.C. Prohibiting Firing of Employees for Failed Cannabis Drug Tests
Bill 24-109, titled the Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022, was passed with unanimous support from the 13-member Council of the District of Columbia. Read More
National Retailer Accused of Violating Drug Testing State Law
Proposed class action alleges that Walmart and Sam's Club rejected applicants with positive cannabis drug tests, violating state law. Read More
U.S. Department of Transportation to Release Revised Federal Drug Testing Form Effective September 1, 2021
The U.S. Department of Transportation revised federal drug testing Custody and Control Form (CCF) will take effect September 1, 2021. The current version of the Custody and Control Form may continue to be used through August but will expire on August 31, 2021. Read More