The Working Partners for an Alcohol-and Drug-Free Workplace recommends that employers adopt a safe and responsible approach to company celebrations. Read more

Check out the Dept. of Labor and Industrial Relations resources for employers in developing a drug free workplace program. Included is a publication made available by Laulima Hawaii on the supervisor’s role in addressing suspected drug or alcohol abuse.

An employee who had a history of absences related to alcohol, who was taking leave to seek treatment but suffered relapses, can proceed on his claims that he was terminated in violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, a federal court in Texas rules. Read more