Drug Testing
New laws regarding marijuana use have left many employers confused about what kinds of actions should be taken concerning drug testing. With 29 states now allowing the use of medical marijuana and eight states allowing recreational use, where does that leave employment drug testing laws? There...
The Department of Transportation is well-known for it's complex drug testing regulations that must be followed precisely. These regulations help keep both drivers and those around them safe, but for those who don't understand all of the regulations it can be a bit of a...
A new study released this past month in April found that drug use was present in 43% of fatal car crashes, which now surpasses the number of fatalities where alcohol was present. Drug use and drug use by drivers is on the rise. With record numbers of...
It's 4/20 so there's lots more talk about as well as use of marijuana Marijuana can inhibit or slow down function within the work place. One of the reasons why most work places have a zero-tolerance drug policy. A drug-free work environment has helped employers see a...
Attention all commercial bus and truck drivers, those who hire them, or anybody who uses public transportation! New protocols have been put in place requiring alcohol and drug testing for all commercial bus and truck drivers. Many are very excited about this change and the increase...
Drug test positivity rates are at the highest they've been in nearly a decade! Quest Diagnostics just came out with a report that has shown drug test rates have been steadily increasing over the past three years. Marijuana positives increased 47% since 2013 in oral fluid tests Amphetamine...
For pilots and the maintenance teams that work on commercial aircraft, random alcohol and drug testing is nothing new. These tests, which are the base of most major airlines’ risk management programs, look to ensure that those who handle and work around aircraft are always in...
We thought you might be interested in knowing what percentage of employees in your industry have admitted to recent drug use. While it's comforting to know that these numbers aren't as high as those at a Willie Nelson concert, all it takes is one bad...
To an employment screening company, the anticipation of the ruling on Coats vs Dish Network was like awaiting the results of a presidential election - minus Oprah's tears. Monday, Colorado's Supreme Court ruled in favor of Dish Network, establishing a precedent for other courts as they...
Rap and drug references go together like gin and juice, or stoners and Taco Bell. Project Know, an addiction recovery resource, has charted the data to show the frequency of illicit substance mentions in rap lyrics by year, and the artists who spit the most...