Posts Tagged ‘prescription drugs’
Employers: Use caution when dealing with prescription drug users
Employers often have policies that require applicants or employees to disclose the lawful use of prescription drugs that could impair job performance or potentially pose a safety concern. If you’re one of those employers, you should be aware that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has taken the position that such policies may violate the…
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Questioning employees about prescription drugs that could affect performance and safety
Employers often have policies and procedures (frequently included in a drug testing policy) that require their employees to disclose the lawful use of prescription drugs (i.e., per the advice and prescription of a licensed physician) that could impair job performance. Such policies may violate the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) or the guidelines issued by the EEOC.
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Medical review officers can help eliminate disability discrimination claim
Oklahoma consistently ranks at or near the top of all states when it comes to prescription drug abuse. It can be hard to spot those struggling with prescription drug addiction. These issues are increasingly prevalent and affect all kinds of people — including your employees.
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