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Absenteeism:
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Wages paid for days absent or for time tardy |
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Wages paid for temporary staff to fill in |
Accidents/Damage:
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Wages paid for days absent |
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Wages paid for unproductive hours during downtime |
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Wages paid for temporary personnel |
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Increased expenses for medical claims and workers' compensation claims |
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Cost of replacing damaged equipment |
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Legal fees, court fee, investigative fees, travel costs |
Health Care:
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Increased cost for insurance, physicians, and hospitalization |
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Employee time lost |
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Administrative costs |
Theft/Fraud:
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Wages paid for unproductive hours during downtime |
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Cost of repairing damaged or replacing stolen items |
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Cost of hiring security services and/or consulting services |
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Legal fees, court fees, investigative costs, travel costs |
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Source:
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Making Your Workplace Drug Free: A Kit For Employers, Employer Tip
Sheet #4, Drug Free Workplace Programs,
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) |
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