The Evolving Drug-Free Workplace

Many people wouldn’t think of showing up to work drunk, but they don’t think twice about going to their job after smoking marijuana or taking some prescription medications. There is no denial, drugs in the workplace can be a big problem. Impaired workers can cause safety concerns and an assortment of other problems, possibly impacting the bottom line.

As some attitudes change through time about the use of certain substances, there are questions about how to keep our workplaces safe and drug free.

During this hour-long program, The Evolving Drug-Free Workplace, we’ll hear how some businesses are trying to keep their workers safe. Find out how testing programs work and how any company can implement them. Learn how the law protects companies even as attitudes change.

We’ll visit Colorado where both medical and adult legalization of marijuana have changed the employee base. Hear why some companies there are standing behind their drug-free workplace policies more than ever before.