Employment
Pre-Employment Drug Testing
Are you hiring new employees and need to send them in for drug testing? A pre-employment drug test is critical to make sure you are
February 7, 2023
DOT
How Do I Get Trained For DOT Urine Specimen Collections For Drug Testing?
Individuals performing drug testing under Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations are required to be trained and qualified to perform the drug test collections. DOT actually
February 2, 2023
Drug Testing
Employer Testing for Marijuana in New Jersey—A Complex Issue
What is CREAMMA? It is the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act. This New Jersey act addresses the legal use of
January 3, 2023
DOT
Shy Bladder Guide For DOT Drug Testing Best Practice Information For The Designated Employer Representative (DER)
This guide is specifically referring to DOT requirements for Shy Bladder. Non-DOT employers may elect to use the same process. The term Shy Bladder refers
January 2, 2023
DOT
Ten Drug Testing Rules That DOT Applicants and Employees Need To Be Aware Of
Be aware that a REFUSAL to test has the same consequences as a positive test. Do not REFUSE!For more information review the publication from the
January 1, 2023
News
NDS Launches Business Support Portal to Help and Support Drug Testing Providers and Collection Sites
Whether you are looking to start a business in the drug and alcohol testing industry or are already in the drug testing or collections business,
December 15, 2022
Urine
What are Urine Specimen Collection Procedures for a DOT Drug Test
This blog post will detail the procedures for a urine specimen collection performed in accordance with DOT regulations for a DOT required drug test. Additional
December 5, 2022
Drug Testing
Where Is Marijuana Testing for Employees Prohibited?
With more states legalizing recreational marijuana, it is becoming more complex as to where employers can test employees for THC. The legalization of medical marijuana
November 28, 2022
Training
Why should DOT Urine Specimen Collectors Be Trained?
…DOT Requires Specimen Collectors to be Training with Qualification and Proficiency Demonstration … When an employee is informed by their employer that they need to
November 18, 2022
Drug Testing
Testing For Unknown Substances
Testing For Unknown Substances, also called an unknown drug scan, is used to identify drugs in a hair or urine specimen. This test is often
November 16, 2022
Drugs
Marijuana: The November Election Results
Two States Approve Marijuana Initiatives on Election Day 2022 Voters in two states approved ballot initiatives for the legalization of recreational marijuana in Tuesday’s elections.
November 14, 2022
Drug Testing
Why Use Oral Fluid Drug Testing?
Traditionally, employers use urine specimens for applicant and employee drug testing. In this post, we will talk about continuing to use urine for applicant drug
November 10, 2022