SHRM 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…

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Welfare drug testing to be introduced in Oklahoma

welfare drug testing. Following in the steps of others like Florida, Missouri and Arkansas, Oklahoma representative Guy Liebmann wants mandatory drug testing for welfare recipients, and will introduce the bill in the 2012 legislative session. Applicants who test positive for controlled substances will have to get treatment or give up their benefits for a year.…

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What 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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Ramirez fails drug test for final time

Manny Ramirez chose to retire from professional baseball on Friday, rather than appeal against or face the consequences of a second failed drug test in three seasons. This revelation is another black mark against baseball, which is becoming ever-increasingly renowned for drug use. Terry Francona believes that this behavior has always happened, but often been…

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