Historically, substance abuse increases when things are bad in the world, and the COVID-19 pandemic is no different. After 9/11, the National Institutes of Health reported that with the stress of the times, people often resort to substance use (or relapse) to cope. From a recent Medscape Article: After Hurricane Katrina , substance abuse disorders in New [...]
Collection Site Refusals Are Serious – Employers Can Prevent Them “This whole thing could have been avoided if they informed drivers, but this driver has had a CDL since 2014, so I still believe he got p***ed off and marched out.” – from an email from a colleague. This situation is a Refusal To [...]
The FMCSA Clearinghouse Compliance system actively tracks all drug and alcohol violations for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders. This national database enhances road safety and ensures compliance. It prevents drivers with substance abuse violations from avoiding detection by switching employers. By centralizing critical information, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) strengthens safety regulations. [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 23, 2020 Tim Thoelecke InOut Labs 847-657-7900 [email protected] Morton Grove, Illinois: InOut Labs proudly announces its designation as a State Affiliate for the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA). NDASA, a national professional association, actively promotes safe and drug-free workplaces and communities through legislative advocacy, education, training, and excellence [...]
Announcement of the New Drug Testing RateAnnouncement of the New Drug Testing Rate On Thursday, December 26, 2019, the FMCSA announced an increase in the random drug testing rate for 2020. The rate will rise from 25% to 50%, while alcohol testing will remain at 10%. New Requirements for Drug Testing FMCSA now requires [...]
InOut Labs President Joins ISBA Program Chicago, IL – December 13, 2019 — Tim Thoelecke, president of InOut Labs, served as one of two featured presenters at the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) program, “Legal Cannabis and the Workplace,” on December 12. ISBA hosted the event as part of its new Cannabis Law Section, [...]
Every employer needs a drug and alcohol policy, whether or not actual testing is conducted. However, a policy not backed up by testing is at risk of failure. That is, if there is no testing, there is no deterrence. Who will be tested -- and when? This question is one of many that must [...]
Drug Testing Policies: More Than an Afterthought As business owners, most of us view drug testing policies as an afterthought. It often becomes just another item to check off an endless to-do list. Unfortunately, many policies end up forgotten in a drawer. Understanding DOT and Non-DOT Testing If your workforce includes employees regulated by [...]
May 2022 Update: The following post is still relevant and has information that is relevant to all employers who want or need to maintain a drug-free workplace. As various states legalize marijuana, the employee drug testing landscape is changing quickly. Recent legislation in many states and cities limits an employer’s right to include marijuana [...]
InOut Labs’ Tim Thoelecke Speaks on Illinois Marijuana Legalization Rolling Meadows, IL - October 1, 2019 -- Tim Thoelecke, president of InOut Labs, was a featured speaker at the “Cannabis Legislation in Illinois and Your Workforce” program, hosted by DSP Insurance. The event provided DSP clients with an in-depth analysis of how Illinois’ marijuana [...]
