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Random drug testing is generally only permitted in California for employees in “safety-sensitive” positions. However, the law does not clearly define the term “safety-sensitive” and no court has provided a black and white test to determine whether an employee performs “safety-sensitive” work. Many construction industry employers simply classify all field crew members as “safety sensitive” subject to random drug testing. But is this compliant with California law?
In the recent decision of Kruitbosch v. Bakersfield Recovery Services, Inc. (CA5 F087809 partial pub. 9/8/25), a California court held that, although sexual harassment by a ...
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Extended medical leave is challenging for California businesses to navigate, especially when there is no clear return to work date. California and federal law state that ...
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Since January 1, 2024, California law has protected employees and job applicants from discrimination based on their off-duty cannabis use. While employers can still enforce ...
[Read more] about Off-the-Clock Cannabis Use in California: What Employers Need to Know Before Testing Employees
