Addressing employee issues related to drug and alcohol misuse poses significant challenges for employers, particularly when balancing disciplinary actions with the opportunity for rehabilitation. Last chance agreements (LCAs) are a nuanced tool that employers can use in such scenarios. They offer a structured yet compassionate approach to handling these sensitive issues. What Are Last Chance … Read more
On February 28, 2024, I presented a complimentary webinar entitled “Employee Drug and Alcohol Issues”. For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, I’m happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. In the webinar, I discuss: Medical and Recreational Marijuana Use Drug and Alcohol Testing Policies and Procedures Discipline and … Read more
As of September 7, 2018, New York’s Civil Service Law now extends disciplinary protections to public employees in the labor class. On that date, Governor Cuomo signed off on an amendment to Civil Service Law Section 75, which has long established procedures for disciplining many governmental employees in the State. Before this recent amendment, most … Read more