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Marijuana and Workplace Law in 2023

February 1, 2023

The rapid proliferation of state marijuana laws, especially the workplace protections provided by some, has made maintaining legally compliant drug policies a major task for most employers.

What the Roofing Industry Should Expect for 2021

Trent Cotney

February 1, 2021

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In 2020, the roofing industry joined the nation in facing multiple challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, these challenges also ushered in new opportunities.

ELECTION 2020: Contractors and Drug Legalization in Oregon

November 6, 2020

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The presidential election may not be decided for weeks, and these delays, along with other officials results from the 2020 election, will likely impact roofing contractors.

Impact of Increased Use of Prescription Drugs on Roofing Contractors

'Best Practices' recommended as the legal landscape evolves regarding prescribed medications, medical marijuana.

Richard Alaniz

August 20, 2018

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With the increasing use of prescribed opioids, the likelihood that the issue will arise in either the hiring context or involving a current employee is significant.

Roof Safety: Opioids on the Roof and in Our Building Trades

We should also consider all of our employees vulnerable to this epidemic disease and do all within our power to destigmatize drug addiction.

Chip Macdonald

May 14, 2018

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Recent medical studies of rampant opioid prescriptions put our society as far as twenty years into this conflict.

Best of Success Seminars: Marijuana Legalization and the Roofing Industry

Trent Cotney

Courtney Dobson

December 8, 2017

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Trent Cotney's presentation at this year's conference detailed how marijuana legalization, both recreational and medicinal, is impacting the roofing industry.

To Test or Not to Test?

OSHA’s new anti-retaliation rule creates challenges for roofing contractors that use drug-testing procedures.

Trent Cotney

August 15, 2017

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Amid the rapid changes in marijuana policy and OSHA's controversial new Anti-Retaliation Rule, employers face challenges when implementing policies for drug testing and accident reporting.

Marijuana in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know

Richard Alaniz

April 6, 2017

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Given the reality of increasing marijuana legalization, assuring that its presence in the workplace and any associated problems is prevented has become a critical concern.