Craig W. Trepanier and James C. MacGillis
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Trepanier & MacGillis P.A.
8000 Flour Exchange Building
310 Fourth Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
Phone: 612-455-0500
Fax: 612-455-0501
The Firm has considerable experience advising employers, collection sites, occupational health clinics, testing laboratories, medical review officers, and substance abuse professionals on drug and alcohol testing issues in the workplace. Specific services in this area include:

  • Policy development
  • DOT compliance and audits
  • Minnesota Drug & Alcohol Testing in the Workplace Act compliance
  • Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act compliance
  • ADA and FMLA compliance during treatment plans
  • Advising employers regarding alcoholism, drug abuse, and chemical dependency
  • Conducting in-house training sessions
  • Advising employers on discipline and termination
  • Developing Return-to-Work plans and "Last Chance Agreements"
  • Collective bargaining over drug and alcohol testing
  • Grievance arbitrations hearings
  • Developing compliance plans for collection sites, testing laboratories, MROs, and SAPs
Mr. Trepanier has published several articles on the topic of drug and alcohol testing, including "Legal Aspects of Drug and Alcohol Testing" and "It's Not Just For Truckers Anymore: Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing."

Mr. Trepanier has been invited to give presentations on the topic of workplace drug and alcohol testing for various organizations, including:
  • Minnesota Alcohol Traffic Safety Administration (MATSA)
  • Minnesota Department of Economic Security
  • Minnesota Occupational Health Nurses Association
  • Minnesota Safety Council
  • Minnesota Society of Association Executives
  • Minnesota Transport Services Association
  • Minnesota Workforce Center
  • Medford, Wisconsin Council on Safety
  • North Dakota Safety Council
  • South Dakota Safety Council
For assistance in starting a drug and alcohol testing program, revising your drug and alcohol testing policy, or advice on discipline and termination issues, please contact the Firm.
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