Kutak Rock partners Kasey Cappellano and Meaghan Gandy authored an article titled “Handbook Hot Topics: State Laws Shape Drug-Testing Policies” for Law360.

As states implement more laws that regulate drug testing, employers continue to review their drug-testing policies, especially those with employees located in multiple states. Kasey and Meaghan break down the following considerations:

• Deciding whether to drug test
• The need for a comprehensive drug-testing policy
• The impact of medicinal and recreational marijuana laws

Click here to view a PDF of the full article (shared with permission).

Kasey is an accomplished employment litigator and has successfully defended clients in federal and state courts including Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado, Texas and Tennessee. Employers turn to her for counseling on day-to-day issues such as employee discipline, wage payment, drug testing, application of the ADA and the FMLA, termination, unemployment and workers’ compensation issues.

Meaghan represents employers in all stages of employment litigation in state and federal courts as well as arbitration. She has a high degree of success in obtaining summary judgment and has represented clients in courts across the country. She advises employers on day-to-day employment issues including employee discipline, paid time off, pregnancy accommodation issues, application of the ADA and FMLA, drug testing, background checks, record-keeping, sick pay requirements, state leave laws, employment terminations, and severance packages.