Workplace Safety

New and Updated

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  Legal Timetable

  Virginia Prohibits Use of Handheld Mobile Phones While Driving

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  Employment Law Guide

  Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking: Colorado

  This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Colorado requirements regarding drugs, alcohol and smoking in the workplace, including those related to drug and alcohol policies, drug and alcohol testing, medical and recreational marijuana, disciplinary action, unemployment compensation and workers' compensation, smoking and vaping restrictions, and off-duty conduct.

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  Legal Timetable

  California Requires Employers to Provide Access to Injury and Illness Prevention Programs

  Updated to reflect a change in the effective date.

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  Legal Timetable

  Los Angeles County, California, Prohibits Retaliation Regarding Public Health Violations

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  Employment Law Guide

  Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking: Arizona

  Updated to reflect the legalization of recreational marijuana, effective November 30, 2020.

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  Employment Law Guide

  Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking: Arkansas

  This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Arkansas requirements regarding drugs, alcohol and smoking in the workplace, including those related to drug and alcohol policies, drug and alcohol testing, medical marijuana, disciplinary action, and smoking and vaping restrictions.

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  Employment Law Guide

  Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking: Federal

  This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of federal requirements regarding drugs, alcohol and smoking in the workplace, including those related to the Drug-Free Workplace Act, drug and alcohol policies, marijuana, drug and alcohol testing, disciplinary action, signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse, applicability of the Americans with Disabilities Act, smoking and vaping restrictions, and off-duty conduct.

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  Employment Law Guide

  Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking: Massachusetts

  This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Massachusetts requirements regarding drugs, alcohol and smoking in the workplace, including those related to drug and alcohol policies, drug and alcohol testing, medical and recreational marijuana, and smoking and vaping restrictions.

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  Employment Law Guide

  Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking: Nevada

  This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of Nevada requirements regarding drugs, alcohol and smoking in the workplace, including those related to drug and alcohol policies, drug and alcohol testing, medical and recreational cannabis, unemployment compensation, smoking and vaping restrictions, and off-duty use of legal substances.

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  Legal Timetable

  San Francisco, California, Hotel Worker Health and Safety Protections Take Effect