Due to higher employment rates, the chances that your organization employs one of these 8.1 million workers is greater today than it has been in the past several years.
Studies reveal that employees who abuse drugs have a tremendously harmful effect on the workplace.
They are more likely to have extended absences from work, show up late, be involved in workplace accidents, and file workers' compensation claims. In the Dallas area, a Fund policyholder is fighting back. N.L. Schutte Foundation Drilling, Inc. is using random drug testing as part of its substance abuse program to counter the problems created by drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace. According to company Senior Vice President Clayton Stephens, N.L. Schutte's results have been dramatic. Since implementing the program ten years ago, we have seen our workers' compensation premiums decrease, the quality of our work force increase, and our losses reduced.