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MUST READ: Drug Testing Policy of Transport Company Draws Discrimination Lawsuit from Applicant

A new lawsuit is challenging J.B. Hunt’s hair drug testing policy, claiming it unfairly blocks African American job seekers from landing a spot behind the wheel. 

• An Epidemic that Still Growing: Supporting Employees through Substance Use

Today, nearly two-thirds of people suffering from a substance use disorder are employed. For organizations, this means that using benefits and policies to address these disorders has become a critical issue for both their business and the health and safety of their employees.

• How an EAP Can Help With Mental Health Issues

With the onset of COVID-19, American workers are encountering unprecedented challenges to their mental health with increases in anxiety, depression and substance use disorder.

• Prescription Drug Warnings Not Enough to Deny Return to Work

Employers face an increasing number of employees who take prescribed medication for a variety of conditions, including pain, anxiety, depression, and other long-term conditions, thereby creating concerns about the impact of these drugs on safe and effective work performance.

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