The bad hire cost is significant, with estimates showing that hiring the wrong employee can cost at least 30 percent of their first-year earnings. However, the true impact goes beyond just financial loss. A bad hire can lead to measurable costs such as lost productivity and reduced efficiency, but the collateral damage—damaged morale, lack [...]
As of 1/1/18, the DOT drug panel looks a bit different. It now includes what we normally refer to as Expanded Opiates, or Extended Opiates. Still referred to as a 5 panel test, it include much more than the conventional 5 panel test. As per DOT regulations 49 CFR Part 40 the DOT panel now [...]
As good as we are at responding to our clients' requests, there are some things you cannot rush. The majority of negative test results are delivered within 24-48 hours of collection.Having said that, following is what we are told when we inquire about results that take longer:Standard turnaround time is 24-72 business hours from the [...]
On November 13, 2017, the U.S. Department of Transportation disrupted the drug testing industry in a powerful and meaningful way. Effective January 1, 2018, the DOT drug test panel will include hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxycodone and oxymorphone. Some common names for these semi-synthetic opioids include OxyContin®, Percodan®, Percocet®, Vicodin®, Lortab®, Norco®, Dilaudid®, Exalgo®. Generally prescribed [...]
In 1988, a new industry was born. Since the Federal Drug-free Workplace Act was implemented, more and more companies implement drug testing programs every year. A 2010 SHRM survey revealed that 57% of employers drug test new hires. That number has been on the rise since 2010. Why your company should test more than truck drivers. [...]
What is National Drug Free Work Week?What is National Drug Free Work WeeWhat is National Drug Free Work Week? Celebrated the third week of October (October 16-21, 2017), it is one of 52 weeks of the year when workplaces should be drug-free! According to the National Drug Free Workplace Alliance: National Drug-Free Work Week [...]
With workplace addiction at an all-time high, many businesses are choosing more proactive steps to ensure that their workforce is healthy and productive. Unfortunately, an accident is often the first clue that a problem exists. American businesses lose 81 billion dollars per year due to drug use – most of which is incurred before [...]
The question of a Zero Tolerance Policy versus a Second Chance Agreement (also called a “Last Chance Agreement”) is a very important consideration when creating your drug-free workplace policy. When someone has a positive drug test you can certainly terminate and move on. Plenty of businesses institute a Zero Tolerance rule. Ideally it would [...]
We get this question a lot. Parents, donors, employers, and even panicked potential employees call our after-hours line to ask about drug test detection and how far back a test can detect drugs. The answer? “It depends.” The drug, test method, user’s body, and frequency of use determine the detection window. It also depends [...]
Yes. A BIG FAT yes. Some companies mistakenly think that getting drug test results directly from a lab or from an in-house-administered instant test is good enough. And after reading this, they may still consider it worth the risk. But make no mistake. There are risks. Ultimately, you are responsible for ensuring a fair, reliable [...]
