employment drug testing Tag
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...
Choosing whether or not to implement a drug testing policy for your workplace can be a difficult decision. While society is taking a more relaxed view of casual drug use, employers are still held liable for workplace actions involving drugs and alcohol. Implementing a drug...
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...
Marijuana is growing in popularity as it is being legalized in states across the country. The United Nations drug and crime group estimates that there are around 200 million people who used some form of marijuana in the last year. Medicinal and recreational use is...
The National Safety Council (NSC) has added some clarity to a hazy situation with marijuana use and employers. To date, 33 states and the District of Columbia have passed medical marijuana laws in some form, with 11 states legalizing recreational use. But where does this leave...
Dear Total Reporting Clients, The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced yesterday that they will be increasing the minimum annual percentage rate for random drug testing for drivers of commercial motor vehicles (with CDLs) from the current rate of 25% to 50% of the average number...
Dear Total Reporting Clients, DOT changes are coming and we are here to help you navigate the new requirements that begin in January. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is finally releasing its centralized database that tracks drug and alcohol program violations. Total Reporting’s MROs...
Quest Diagnostics, one of our trusted laboratory and clinic partners recently released some new information they found in their yearly Drug Testing Index analysis. We published an article earlier this year all about the 2018 Drug Testing Index results that released findings showing workplace drug positivity...
With marijuana's recent legalization across many areas in the country, there has been an increase in misinformation being spread about the drug. While there are many reasons behind the legalization of weed, several common arguments in favor of marijuana are unsubstantiated. The Drug & Alcohol...
Working in the drug testing industry, we get a lot of the same questions concerning different drugs, rules, regulations, and screening policies. Quest Diagnostics, one of our laboratory and clinic partners, recently published some answers to their frequently asked questions about marijuana. We often receive...