drug and alcohol testing
College faces lawsuit for drug testing implementation
brave step by the college to apparently prepare students for “profitable employment” upon graduation. “Drug screening is becoming an increasingly important part of the world of work,” the school said. If students refuse to be tested they face possible expulsion. As expected, it didn’t take long for the college to face a legal challenge regarding the…
Read MoreSHRM poll show more employers practicing drug testing
Drug Testing Efficacy – of 1,058 randomly selected HR professionals examines employers’ drug testing policies and practices. Among other findings: The majority of organizations (72 percent) with multinational operations reported that all, almost all or some of the same protocols and policies are applied on drug testing employees outside of the United States Drug tests…
Read MoreThe real cost of drugs in the workplace
drug testing in the workplace should be an integral part of any business. It doesn’t t take an expert to understand that an employee who is intoxicated will be less productive, less valuable and less use to you than a sober one. But what are the real costs? Financially, how do drugs and alcohol in…
Read MoreWhat are the different types of drug testing
drug testing becomes ever-more important in today’s society, particularly in the workplace, it’s important that both employer and employee understand exactly what it is, and how it’s implemented. Workplace drug testing is to ensure that all businesses maintain a safe and efficient employment. Having employees at work who aren’t sober is a waste of money,…
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Change in drug testing guidelines
Drug Testing Programs. These changes concern federally regulated testing for HHS and the Department of Transportation and are effective October 1, 2010. The new guidelines alter the panel used for federally regulated tests to include: the addition of drug analytes o methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), commonly known as “ecstasy”o methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA)o methylenedioxyethylamphetamine (MDEA) lowering of the initial…
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