NCJ Number
129508
Journal
Employee Relations Law Journal Volume: 16 Issue: 3 Dated: (Winter 1990-91) Pages: 359-367
Date Published
1990
Length
9 pages
Annotation
Focus is on the issue of drug possession as viewed through the decisions of labor arbitrators.
Abstract
The criteria for establishing what constitutes drug possession are discussed via arbitration case analysis. Sample drug possession cases are considered: cases in which discharge for drug possession was upheld by the arbitrator and cases in which the employers' discharge actions were reversed by the arbitrators. On the basis of case research and extensive arbitration experience with substance abuse cases, guidelines are proposed to enable employers to develop specific policies and procedures for dealing with future drug possession cases. 9 notes (Author abstract modified)