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Drug Testing in the Workplace: Science and Sense in Arbitration (Panel)

8:55am - Nassau West at Hilton Midtown Manhattan, New york

Drug testing is widespread in the American workplace and becomes an issue in grievance arbitration with great frequency. There is a surprising lack of knowledge and the considerable confusion among parties and arbitrators is often exacerbated by often primitive and cumbersome drug testing protocols used in workplace settings. The panel, including leading arbitrators with substantial experience in these issues, and an expert in drug chemistry, will discuss the science of testing for various drugs and the mistakes that parties and arbitrators frequently make. The aim of the session will be to provide attendees with the tools they need to address drug testing cases in the real world.

Moderator: Arthur Pearlstein, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service

Panelists: Jessica Caggiano, Willig, Williams, & Davidson, Philadelphia, PA (Union Side); Todd A. Lyon, Fisher & Phillips LLP, San Francisco (Employer Side); Michael Loconto, Loconto ADR; David Gaba, Compass Legal Group PLLC; and Jahan Marcu,PhD, Marcu Enterprises

Preliminary Program: http://www.leraoffice.org/php/program.php