FAA PROPOSES $95,000 CIVIL PENALTY AGAINST WESTERN GLOBAL AIRLINES
October 30, 2020
On September 18, 2020, the FAA proposed a $95,000 civil penalty against Western Global Airlines of Estero, FL, for alleged drug and alcohol testing violations. The FAA alleges that after a Western Global employee refused to undergo a random drug test, the employee was properly removed from his safety-sensitive duties, was evaluated by a substance abuse professional, and was returned duty. The FAA further alleges that Western Global then failed to follow the directive from the substance abuse professional, which required them to conduct monthly follow-up tests on the employee for drug and alcohol use, by only conducting three drug tests and three alcohol tests during the eleven months after the employee returned to work performing safety-sensitive work.
If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Sahr (esahr@eckertseamans.com or 202-659-6622); Drew Derco (dderco@eckertseamans.com or 202-659-6665), or Andy Orr (aorr@eckertsemans.com or 202-659-6625).
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