Substance Abuse Investigations
Employers are aware of the bottom-line effect of substance abuse in the workplace: liability related expenses, higher insurance costs, absenteeism, and decreased productivity.
- Disciplinary actions are 90% higher among substance abusers
- Consumption of health benefits is 300% higher among substance abusers
- Poor attendance is 66% among drug users
- About 47% of workplace accidents
- Employee turn-over is higher among drug abusers
- Substance abusers are six times more likely to file a Worker's Compensation Claim. (National Institute of Drug Abuse)
- Substance abuse and theft are linked
- Two out of five employees have used an illegal drug while on the job. (National Chamber of Commerce)
Employers that fail to investigate suspicious drug-related situations usually lose any employee claims or lawsuits. Some employers use undercover workplace investigations.
Employers are now realizing the importance of an unbiased, independent third-party investigation firm conducting the interviews and investigation.
When the investigation is handled properly, the employer and cousel will have the facts that enable them to take appropriate corrective action and in most cases successfully defend themselves agains claims of unfair treatment and company liability.