No images? Click here ![]() Bimonthly News Update MUST READ: Biden administration just took huge step to reclassify weed. Here’s what it means for N.J. In a major move, President Joe Biden’s administration plans to reclassify weed as a less harmful substance, which could lay the groundwork for more medical research and help cannabis businesses in New Jersey and beyond. The spate of recently implemented recreational marijuana laws has left employers feeling dazed and confused when it comes to testing, but they have options — and an obligation — to ensure workplace safety. Workers’ compensation claims in the U.S. for opioids and other pain relievers fell significantly in 2023, one of the largest drops the work comp industry has seen in years, according to a new report. A Pennsylvania appellate court ruled Thursday that a workers’ compensation judge erred in determining that reimbursing an injured worker for medical marijuana would subject an employer to federal prosecution While progress has been made toward tackling the issue of substance abuse and addiction in the bar industry, much still needs to be done to untangle the systemic issues at play—starting with rethinking the workplace. Some professionals still use outdated verbiage to describe people who have mental health challenges. Here are 3 mental health-related terms to avoid using in the workplace. subscriptions may be required to read some of these articles ![]() Click the button below to receive your complimentary updates and become a Drugs Don't Work in NJ member We encourage you to share this bimonthly news update with your colleagues and business associates to stay informed on the issues regarding establishing and maintaining a drug-free workplace. ![]() UPCOMING LEARING SERIES WEBINARS: |