You’ve filled out hundreds of applications, interviewed with dozens of employers, and finally, received an offer! Celebration time! But wait – your offer is dependent on a background check and drug test? Panic sets in as you have never had to do a background screening or a drug test before, and you have no idea […]
This blog was originally published in Forbes on April 6, 2021. After years of debating and advancing marijuana laws, beginning with legalizing the medical use of cannabis in 2014 to decriminalize minor marijuana-related offenses in 2019, lawmakers in New York have gone all-in legalizing the recreational use of marijuana by adults. On March 31, 2021, […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is a long-needed tool for regulated employers to help them identify drivers who are prohibited from performing safety-sensitive duties based on drug and alcohol program violations or test refusals. The Clearinghouse also helps facilitate drivers who violate these rules to receive the required Substance Abuse […]
The first half of 2020 has brought a dynamic shift from the typical legislative agenda. Despite a pivot in priorities, many laws affecting employers, particularly those aimed at promoting job seekers’ and employees’ rights, still managed to cross the finish line. Here’s what you need to know.
On January 1, 2018, the Department of Transportation made changes to its drug testing panel that modify 49 CFR Part 40. The final ruling aligns the DOT panel with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) panel changes that went into effect on October 1, 2017. The revised change mandates that DOT regulated programs […]
Listen to Abigail Potter, Manager of Safety and Occupational Health Policy at the American Trucking Associations, as she discusses the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Safety Administration and the Trump Administration’s recent efforts to combat the growing use of drug use. Topics covered include: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Summit Three part […]
