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If you’re searching “does [my company] drug test,” it’s not by accident. You’ve got something to hide. That goes for both current employees of a company, and prospective employees concerned with pre-employment drug screening—if the search gets entered, the writing’s on the wall. According to the Labor Department, nearly 60 percent of all American workers … Continue reading Who’s afraid of a drug test?

With America in the midst of an opioid crisis, and laws surrounding both the medical and recreational use of marijuana in a state of constant flux, let’s look at how our current landscape is shaping employer drug testing. Click here to download the PDF. Contact JDP to discuss a Customized Drug Screening Program!

Nine states and the District of Columbia currently permit the recreational use of marijuana, and 30 states allow its use for medical purposes. Depending on where you are in the country, your employees may very well be within their legal rights to consume marijuana. But how does the law jibe with your organization’s specific policies … Continue reading Marijuana and Your Screening Policies

In response to America’s ongoing opioid crisis, the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) ruled on November 9 to include opioids in its drug testing program. The measure will go into effect on January 1, 2018. Methylenedioxyamphetamine has been added as an initial test analyte, and methylenedioxyethylamphetamine has been removed as a confirmatory test analyte. Additionally, … Continue reading Effective Jan. 1, 2018: DOT Drug Testing to Include Opioids

With an increasing number of states legalizing recreational and medicinal marijuana, many employers are questioning the necessity for drug screening in the workplace. If you are one of those employers, consider the following: Marijuana use is still illegal from a federal perspective, and even if it becomes legal in the future, there are some valid … Continue reading Marijuana legalization: Should you keep drug screening?

Conducting background checks is commonplace when it comes to the hiring process or screening tenants and volunteers. But not all background checks are the same. The phrase covers several aspects of background screening and verification. Here’s how to distinguish one type from another: Background Check When people say background check they’re generally referring to basic … Continue reading What Are The Different Types Of Background Checks?

Drug screening for employment is a common requirement before bringing on new employees at an organization. Some organizations also require periodic randomized testing of their employees. Before you start a drug screening program at your company, however, you’ll want to read these questions and make sure you’re aware of how to run drug screenings for … Continue reading Employer FAQs: What Is Drug Screening?

Drug screening for employment has become more and more common in many diverse areas and job sectors. Drug use can affect an employee’s judgment and can even put the entire workplace in danger. If you’ve decided to implement a screening drug test policy, you’ll want to learn more about the process before you get started. … Continue reading What is Drug Screening and How Can I Stay Compliant?