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In states that have legalized marijuana, employers are required to prove there is a connection between a positive drug test and actual impairment before adverse employment action can be taken. Therefore, it's critical that you review your drug policy now to ensure compliance with any...
Important Compliance Updates Here’s a list of importand compliance updates highlighting critical information about laws that a few different states have enacted recently. Keep up to date with any compliance changes by using Total Reporting for your background check and drug testing needs. Background Check Updates Maine: Bill...
Proper employment screening is the most effective way for companies to reduce their overall risk and liability. Background checks help ensure a quality hiring decision and save your company time and money. The background check industry is facing significant challenges. Legislation, known as ban-the-box laws, prohibits...
Organizations across the U.S. are beginning to adjust their drug-testing policies to eliminate screening for marijuana. Amazon is one company that has decided to no longer screen for marijuana use. Amazon plans to treat it the same as alcohol use and only monitor for on-the-job...
Louisiana and New York made some legislative changes over the last few months regarding background checks. Let’s take a look at the laws Louisiana and New York have enacted to stay on top of these new regulations. Louisiana Law Updates- June 2021 Louisiana enacted legislation to prohibit employment...
Drug overdoses can happen anywhere, and the workplace is not exempt from these problems. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reported that drug overdose deaths at work have increased for seven years in a row. Drug Overdose Rates Soaring Drug related deaths in the...
Employers constantly have new regulations and responsibilities placed on them. Hiring a safe and effective workforce is one of those responsibilities. Making sure your company and employees remain compliant can cause major headaches since regulations are always changing. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has increased...
Here's a short compliance update highlighting key information about the laws Illinois and New Jersey enacted over the last few months. . As always, keep up to date with any compliance changes by using Blueline Services for your background checks and drug testing needs. Illinois Law...
An Investigative Consumer Report (ICR) provides personal and professional reference verification. These verifications can delve into the realm of assessing an individual’s character. Here is an in-depth look at what an ICR is: (taken from an earlier post first published in 2016) The FCRA §603(e) defines an Investigative Consumer...
Every successful small business owner (SBO) knows what it means to work hard. Early mornings, late nights, missed soccer games; the list goes on. One thing SBOs will always agree on is that time is expensive. Every minute needs to be productive, while lost time...