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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 in a [...]
So one of your CDL drivers comes in Monday morning and says, “Hey boss. I sure hope I don't get selected for a drug test today. I did way too much coke this weekend!” Certainly, he could be joking, but what if he’s not? As an employer, what do you do? Actual Knowledge "Actual Knowledge [...]
What’s the difference between a regulated and non-regulated drug test? "Regulated" means that the test is defined by government regulations. Most regulated testing falls under the U.S. Department of Transportation guidelines for one of the agencies that fall under DOT: FMCSA FAA FRA FTA PHMSA USCG The regulations that guide such testing (49 CFR Part [...]
To many, the idea of submitting a urine sample as a condition of employment seems to be invasive and a breach of privacy. Where did this idea come from? Drug testing saw its beginning shortly after the Vietnam War when President Richard Nixon directed the military to initiate a urine drug testing program. Disturbingly high [...]
Workplace Drug Testing in the Age of Marijuana Legalization Marijuana prohibition began in 1934 with the Uniform State Narcotic Drug Act, which banned the sale, cultivation, and use of the cannabis plant. Fast-forward 85 years later, however, and 33 states have legalized medical marijuana, while 11 states have allowed its recreational use among adults over [...]
Check out this interactive map from the Quest Diagnostics annual Drug Test Index to find out the states with the highest drug use. Drug Testing Index™: Overall Positivity Rate This interactive map shows urine drug test positivity by 3-digit zip code in the United States. The Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index™ is a comprehensive analysis [...]
Not surprisingly this is a common search term: “drug test near me.” Maybe that's how you found this page! The answer is fairly simple. You can get a drug test near you ... right here! Drug testing is an interesting business. Even though InOut Labs is located in the suburbs of Chicago, we have clients [...]
If nothing else, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has been busy keeping employers on their toes. Last week, Governor Pritzker signed into law the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Economic and societal considerations aside, Illinois employers would be wise to revisit their current drug testing program to ensure compliance with parts of the Act that may [...]
Tim’s article entitled “What is the Cost of a Bad Hire?” was published in the Summer issue DATIA Focus, the flagship publication of the Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association. An excerpt: In today’s world where the news is saturated with stories of fentanyl overdoses, opioid addiction, exploding meth labs and legal marijuana, much of [...]
Are you worried about a shy bladder in a DOT drug test? Find out what can happen if you can't produce a specimen. What Is A Shy Bladder? What it typically means is that a donor cannot provide enough urine to conduct a drug test for regulated testing under the Department of Transportation. A DOT [...]
