Employers must use drug tests in compliance with the ADA. The EEOC identifies two different types of drug tests. There is a drug test for illegal drugs, normally known as the five panel test. And a drug test for illegal panels and additional legal drug panels, normally known as the 9 or 10 panel test. […]

Post-accident drug test procedures have recently come under scrutiny by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Let’s start this article with basic steps employers need to take to assure compliance with this new regulation as reported in the article by Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP, No “blanket” post-accident testing. No effect on random […]

Drug_Testing_Index_2015 Random drug testing for controlled substances is a very powerful tool in your arsenal to provide a safe environment for your associates and other third parties. It is significantly more effective in discovering individuals who are substance abusers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced a reduction in the in the minimal […]

Cheaters are using synthetic urine in the state of Colorado. And its use is increasing. Wonder why? Well, marijuana has been legalized in that state. And, that means employees who use it are trying to beat the system of drug testing for marijuana. And, they have apparently found a way. Fox31 in Denver Colorado did […]

Employers in states where pot is legal should be on guard if they ave employees driving vehicles on company business. This is true whether employees drive  company owned or privately-owned vehicles. You need to read this study  by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. In preparing a news story on this study,  a Fox News […]