Posts by Allie
This critical new bill to protect children in Colorado has just been rejected
The first state bill to require youth sports organization employees and volunteers to undergo background checks has failed. Colorado’s Senate Judiciary Committee voted 3-2 to kill the bill after it was determined that the proposed checks would not do enough to prevent sexual abuse in youth sports. Extracurricular sports clubs — that is, those that…
Read MoreNCAA considering new policies for recreational, performance-enhancing drugs
In a move that goes against its former drug-policies, the NCAA may be tightening the reins for college athletes who utilize performance-enhancing drugs, while simultaneously lessening the consequences for those players that utilize recreational drugs such as marijuana and opiates. The NCAA drug testing website currently states, “The NCAA shares the responsibility of promoting a…
Read MoreSynthetic cannabinoid compounds relegated to DEA’s banned substances list
have been banned by Louisiana’s Department of Health and Hospitals. Three of those compounds have also been banned by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. “Synthetic drugs have proven to be a devastating element in our communities,” said Louisiana State Police Superintendent Colonel Mike Edmonson. “Public safety officials must remain proactive in removing these dangerous drugs…
Read MoreEmployers: 4 tips for creating and enforcing marijuana policy in states where pot is legal
As states consider passing laws that allow for legal marijuana usage — and in the few states in which pot is already legal — some confusion may crop up for employers. There may be questions like, if the state allows for legal usage of the drug, are you as an employer still allowed to enforce…
Read MoreCould an iPhone app be the newest tool for a pre-employment drug testing service?
When employers conduct pre-employment drug tests or enforce random drug testing, they typically have to hire a drug testing service or work with a local clinic to get results. However, new technologies from healthcare company Scanadu may eventually make pre-employment drug testing as simple as checking your phone. Scanadu has introduced a device that may…
Read MoreComcast in trouble for more than just poor customer service and fee hikes
According to Comcast’s corporate policy, customers signing up for their service must undergo credit reporting inquiries in order to begin service, or else pay a $50 fee to have this requirement waived. Chicago resident Keith Santangelo signed up for Internet service, but told Comcast through an online chat feature on its website that he refused…
Read MoreMaine attorney general approves welfare drug-testing program, if changes are made
the attorney general finally approved the program, provided the Department of Health and Human Services make some changes to the plan. One such change requires applicants of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program fill out a questionnaire that may help determine if applicants are likely to be taking illegal drugs. The questionnaire is an…
Read MoreMYB partners with Western Carolina University MBA program
Drug-testing device receives government approval in UK, could prevent driving deaths
Northern Ireland’s government has just approved a new drug-testing technology that the country’s Roads Safety Minister hopes will prevent residents from driving under the influence of drugs. The portable device, called Drugwipe, can detect cocaine or marijuana in the body. It utilizes small amounts of saliva, and produces results in eight minutes or fewer. Drugwipe…
Read MoreJanuary 2015: unemployment rate holds strong, new jobs created
December’s numbers, according to a news release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The only demographic that saw an increase in its unemployment rate was teen workers. While the unemployment rate remained steady overall at about 5.7 percent, January saw 257,000 new jobs added. Those 257,000 jobs include positions in retail, health care, financial services…
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