Data released last month by Quest Diagnostics Inc. (a drug testing company) indicates an increase in American workers and job applicants testing positive for prescription opiates.  This data further shows that employees are two to four times more likely to have opiate indicators in their systems after an accident than during a pre-employment screening.  This naturally raises the concern that use of the drug may have played a role in the accident. 

Employers often overlook the importance of dealing with human resource issues such as on the job injuries and drug use. Without effective human resource policies, however, these issues can create costly problems in terms of medical care and liability to third parties. Management 2000, an Indiana PEO, helps employers develop and enforce an effective HR strategy to address a full range of issues. For more information about Management 2000’s human resource management services, call (317) 549-2000 or visit www.management2000.com.