by mallred | May 25, 2018 | Complete Employee Screening, In the News, Industry News
With all of the changing marijuana laws that have taken place over the past few years, it’s hard to keep track of exactly where it’s legal and where it’s not. Also confusingly enough, marijuana still remains prohibited by federal law. It is...
by mallred | May 25, 2018 | Complete Employee Screening, In the News
Washington state and Kansas City are joining others in the ban the box movement by adding new laws that will become effective in June. The ban the box movement initially began in 2004, but momentum and exposure for this movement has increased significantly in more...
by mallred | Feb 28, 2018 | Complete Employee Screening, In the News, Industry News
Following a court ruling, Maryland does not allow breath alcohol testing for NON-DOT purposes. Whye v. Concentra Health Services, Inc. started in 2013 when two employees filed suit against their testing provider for fraud and invasion of privacy after their employer...
by mallred | Dec 21, 2017 | Complete Employee Screening
Everyone has heard the old break up line, “it’s not you, it’s me.” But we all know what that really means. And even if it is just them, as with any break-up it can be crucial not to cut ties in such a way that could negatively impact your...
by mallred | Nov 13, 2017 | Complete Employee Screening, In the News, Industry News
The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on Friday (11/9) that beginning in January there will be a change to the DOT drug-testing program regulation. Hydromorphone, hydrocodone, oxymorphone and oxycodone are all being added to the new drug-testing panel. This...
by brad | Aug 10, 2017 | Complete Employee Screening
Background checks 101 Companies and employers often choose to run a background check before hiring an employee. This may be helpful for the employers to avoid liability and gain confidence in their job candidates. By making a small investment to perform a background...