Last updated on October 8th, 2020 at 10:03 am >VIDEO BLOG >> Is random drug testing legal? Yes, it is but, in some States, it is limited to safety sensitive positions. Random drug testing is more effective at detecting and deterring drug use or alcohol abuse than pre-employment testing because employees do not know when […]
Last updated on October 6th, 2020 at 06:04 pmAmidst Covid 19, what are the effects of drug testing and substance abuse in the United States? At National Drug Screening we do drug testing all over America and there have been some effects from COVID-19 with drug testing. One thing to point out is that in […]
Last updated on October 6th, 2020 at 06:36 pmHow do States regulate drug free workplace and drug testing programs? Understanding the variety of laws that could impact a workplace drug testing program and how those laws work together can a very challenging part of creating a drug-free workplace program. With mandatory and voluntary laws, case […]
Last updated on October 2nd, 2020 at 10:16 amA drug free workplace policy saves money for employers. This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. Content provided by The Current Consulting Group, LLC – Bill Current and Sharon Bottcher A drug testing policy […]
Last updated on August 24th, 2020 at 10:24 amThere is much confusion about marijuana drug testing in the workplace, employers need to make decisions. What are the pros and cons? Guest Author: Katherine Miller of Current Consulting Group, LLC This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of […]
Last updated on July 26th, 2020 at 07:16 pmWhile a positive or negative drug test is straight forward, there are situations, such as refusals to test, that require further investigation and documentation. This applies to all employers but is especially true with Federal / Department of Transportation (DOT) regulated testing and there is often confusion […]
Last updated on September 23rd, 2020 at 04:09 pmThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently released a detailed summary of data related to the FMCSA Clearinghouse. The stats covered total violations broken down by type of drug, alcohol, and refusals. It also showed the number of drivers in the return to duty or prohibited […]
Last updated on September 23rd, 2020 at 04:09 pmFMCSA has recently updated the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to allow employers to link their Clearinghouse accounts with their FMCSA Portal accounts. This will enable employers to associate Clearinghouse activity (reporting violations, conducting queries, purchasing query plans, and designating consortia/third-party administrators (C/TPAs)) with a specified USDOT Number […]
Last updated on July 28th, 2020 at 12:34 pmHere are the Top 10 most common DOT FMCSA Driver Qualification Violations. Top 10 Most Common Violations: Non-English speaking driver 391.11 Incomplete driver qualification file 391.51 Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate 391.41 Driver does not have a valid operator’s license for the […]
Last updated on July 28th, 2020 at 12:21 pmFAA Drug Testing Are you required to have an FAA drug & alcohol testing program? The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is serious about drug and alcohol use in the workplace. The purpose of the FAA regulations for drug and alcohol testing is to establish a program designed […]
