Hitting a 30-year low in 2012, the rate of positive drug tests among American workers is less than 5%. As legalization of medicinal and recreational marijuana pushes forward however, 86% of employers are concerned about its influence reaching the workplace. Though drug tests do little to impact illegal drug use overall, it has its own benefits in a professional environment.
Among employers, 86% say they worry that legalization of marijuana will increase their operating costs through more workers’ comp claims and even possible litigation issues. But it’s not just about the costs; employers who drug test do so in order maintain a healthy and safe professional environment. Strict privacy laws protect the rights of employees, while also keeping the safety interests of employers in mind. As a result, it’s important for all parties to know and understand their rights, from employees knowing when and how to dispute results to employers understanding the limitations of the results they can discern.
Smart business leaders do all they can to help their team succeed. This means encouraging safe, productive, and supportive environments - sometimes that calls for drug testing. Take a look at this infographic for more on the current state of workplace drug testing, its legal limitations, and how to understands your rights.
Infographic Courtesy of US Drug Test Center https://www.usdrugtestcenters.com/marijuana-in-the-workplace.html