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Drugs are a big problem for small firms, say experts.
Such statistics were part of the reason Congress is considering a bill to promote drug-free workplaces within small businesses. The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives in June and an amended version was reported to the Senate by that chamber's Small Business Committee on Sept. 25. The bill would require non-profits to provide a written program policy. It would also provide testing for small business employees and supervisors, and access to employee assistance programs. Small businesses would not be required to pay for employee drug rehabilitation.