One evening, a passerby noticed flames visible at an empty job site. She quickly called the fire department, which showed up in short order.

In 2019, there were an estimated 110,900 nonresidential fires which led to 100 deaths and more than 1,000 injuries, according to data from the U.S. Fire Administration.

“Quick, call 9-1-1!” An employee came running out of the warehouse into the showroom, yelling to anyone who could hear him.

One headache that employers frequently encounter is how to properly handle drug and alcohol issues. No employer wants employees to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol during work hours, but employers also are struggling to hire and retain employees in a tight labor market.