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Resource: Application of Legal and Ethical Obligations in the
Employment Relationship, and the SHRM articles in the readings
Research the Internet and University Library for information on medical
marijuana laws and drug testing in the workplace.
Design a company policy and procedure for how drug and alcohol
testing will be handled by the company being sure to include all
measures and steps that will be taken.
Include information related to pre-employment testing and what happens
in the event of adverse results.
Explain whether or not the company follows federal law or respects state
law in requiring any such testing. There is no word count restriction for
this policy and procedure.
Discuss the case scenario in a written report and all its applicable topics
being sure to include the following:
• Whether or not the woman has a valid claim. Support your position
using laws or statutes, including any legal cases on the matter.
• Whether or not the company has a valid defense. Support your
position using law or statutes, including any legal cases on the matter.
• The legal and ethical merits of a company allegedly having a zero-
tolerance policy, but not giving it to an employee in writing. What legal
issues does this present?
• The significance of an employee handbook and whether or not it can
be construed as a legal contract between employer and employee.
• Whether or not the employment-at-will doctrine takes precedence
despite other laws in effect.
• Cite a minimum of two federal laws and one state law, in addition to
other sources required for this assignment that apply to this case scenario
being sure to cite them correctly in the body of your paper as well as the
References page.
• Recommend and describe a conflict resolution process as a solution
to handle the matter, hoping to avoid a lawsuit.
Write a 1,350-1,500 word report in the third person voice, exclusive of
the policy.