How many of you have been closely monitoring the struggle between the states, the federal government, and the people over legalizing marijuana? Yeah. It’s crazy, isn’t it? Not only that, but as an employer, it’s scary, too. What are the ramifications of legalization? Do you have to change your policies? How are your workplace practices […]
4 Keys To A Successful Random Screening Program
Over the years, we’ve heard a lot about drug testing in the workplace. Should it be done? What about privacy? Is it fair to try to regulate someone’s behavior outside of work? Why should I do this, it just costs more money! These are all valid concerns; concerns that we would like to help you […]
Spotlight On Specimen Collectors: What To Look For
Collecting pee is a dirty job; one that few can stand and even fewer wish to admit they make their living doing. As can be imagined, there aren’t a lot of people who spend their lives dreaming about collecting specimens for drug testing. Of course, doctors and nurses can and will do it, but that’s […]
How Long Is Too Long?
If an applicant has tested positive, how long until they can apply again? Do you really know? Is it a. 1 month b. 6 months c. 1 year d. 18 months e. right away An HR consultant for one of our clients said 6 months. What answer did you choose? The correct answer is […]
Sometimes, You Just Don’t Know
An employer called to discuss collections, how users are bypassing the system and bringing in substitute specimens. It seems a supervisor, unknown by management, was a heroin addict and had been injecting between the toes to hide use. The supervisor was, in addition, advising employees pulled for random drug testing on how to ‘pass’ a […]
