National Drug-Free Workplace Week


USA Mobile Drug Testing of Southeastern Connecticut (http://usamdt.com/southeastern.ct) would like to remind local employers that October 17-21 is National Drug-Free Workplace Week, as observed by the United States Department of Labor. “In light of National Drug-Free Workplace Week and recognizing that employee drug and alcohol abuse cost America’s businesses $81 billion in lost productivity annually, it is important that local businesses of all sizes remember to test and screen employees,” Ilie Saracovan, president of USA Mobile Drug Testing of Southeastern Connecticut says. Many chamber members are small businesses and, therefore, are particularly susceptible when it comes to hiring employees who abuse alcohol and drugs. Although the government encourages drug-free workplaces through programs like National Drug-free Workplace Week, a significant number of small to mid-sized businesses do not have policies or testing procedures in place to protect their companies against substance-abusing employees. USA Mobile Drug Testing of Southeastern Connecticut aims to help local employers by providing onsite mobile drug testing in New London, Middlesex and Windham counties. “Implementing a drug-free workplace program and utilizing testing options prior to hiring potential employees is absolutely essential for all business owners to protect themselves and their companies, reduce workers’ comp costs and increase productivity,” says Saracovan. To contact USA Mobile Drug Testing of Southeastern Connecticut, call 860-451-8016 or email southeastern.ct@usamdt.com.