Just because something worked in the past doesn't mean you should use it now. DOT Employment Verifications are stuck in 1995. Check out Total Reporting's new SPHRR (verification) platform and see how you can save a TON of time and hassle. You are going to LOVE it. No...
The FMCSA has updated the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to allow employer 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 administrations (C/TPAs)) with a specified...
Many employees are starting to return to work in an office environment causing employers to question whether or not they should issue new drug tests to returning employees. We hope to help provide some clarity on this question—when should you perform a drug test on...
During today’s unprecedented times, we are all dealing with feelings of uncertainty, anxiety and concern for loved ones. Millions of Americans have lost employment through this health and economic crisis. And we are all figuring out how to cope with this time of isolation and...
Many businesses are beginning to reopen their doors again as lockdown rules become less strict. There are many things to consider as business begins again. For example, many businesses are considering implementing temperature checks to help monitor for COVID-19 symptoms and keep their businesses healthy and...
We talk a lot about many of the different dangers of drugs and drug-use at the workplace. But what drug has caused the most harm to its users? What drug is the most dangerous drug? The Economist put out an interesting article showcasing what drugs were...
What is random testing? Random testing is unannounced drug testing that should be performed at reasonable intervals throughout the year. It is one of many different types of workplace drug testing that can be performed to help enforce a safe work environment and drug-free workplace. Who is...
Hiring practices and retention often rank as some of the most important priorities for a company and largely contribute to a company's overall success and savings. With times being tight for many organizations, it's important to examine which expenses are crucial to your organization's health. While...
What exactly is the Adverse Action process? Whenever a background check provided by a third-party (such as Total Reporting) is used to deny employment, cease an existing employment relationship, deny advancement, or in any way adversely affect the subject of the background check, the Adverse Action...
Is Quest Diagnostics still completing drug tests? Yes. Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC) are open and operational. Respiratory specimens are never collected at Quest PSCs, including specimens for COVID-19 testing. Quest has stated that they are proceeding with drug test collections using standard safety protocols...
