Blanket Workplace Bans on Prescribed Opioid Treatment Puts Employer in EEOC’s Crosshairs

Employers who blanket-ban employees from using prescribed opioids risk facing discrimination complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, as such policies may violate the Americans with Disabilities Act. Construction companies need to evaluate opioid use on a case-by-case basis rather than implementing sweeping prohibitions that could exclude workers with legitimate medical needs.

This story was originally published by AGC of America News.