Auto Dealerships at Risk Without Auto Dealers Drug Testing Auto dealerships can be high-pressure environments, with sales goals to meet and customer satisfaction to maintain. To keep up with the demands of the job, some employees may turn to drugs to stay alert or manage stress. However, drug use in the workplace can have [...]
For owner-operators, staying compliant with government regulations is crucial for your business. To help you manage the most common requirements, here’s an Owner Operator DOT Compliance Checklist. 1) Drug and Alcohol Testing Owner-operators must actively participate in a Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug and Alcohol testing program. A consortium or third-party administrator handles the [...]
Understanding DOT Post-Accident Drug and Alcohol Testing The Department of Transportation (DOT) enforces strict rules for post-accident drug testing. Not every accident requires testing. Minor fender benders do not apply. Employers must follow specific guidelines to determine when a test is necessary. When Must Employers Conduct a DOT Post-Accident Test? DOT Post-Accident Drug and [...]
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 for [...]
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 screen [...]
If you have employees that operate Commercial Motor Vehicles* as defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation, you may be audited by the DOT. Significant violations can result in fines totaling tens of thousands of dollars. What are they looking for? Among other things, DOT auditors are looking to see whether you are in compliance [...]
Article published on HR.BLR.COM, a prestigious web site for Human Resources professionals. "It’s not 'one size fits all' in employee drug testing—Every business has different needs By Tim ThoeleckeMarijuana legalization in many states is catching the attention of Human Resources professionals’ nationwide, and drawing attention to all drug use. Drug use poses a serious threat [...]
Some people try to cheat drug tests. Not most people. Then again, most people don't need to! But many who are worried about it work very hard to game the system. Nearly 10% of all full-time workers in the U.S. are illicit drug users. Yet only 3.8% of pre-employment urine drug tests are positive. Why? [...]
A worker has an accident. Someone may or may not be hurt. Perhaps the incident could have been averted with a decent random testing program, but it’s too late to think about that. Note to self: “Add random testing program to next week’s company meeting agenda.” Now what? Will there be a claim? What's it going [...]
[sonaar_audioplayer albums="91070"][/sonaar_audioplayer] Would you rather build a fence at the top of a cliff, or park an ambulance at the bottom? That’s why we wear seat belts. It’s why we cook our chicken thoroughly. It’s why we watch our blood pressure and cholesterol. And it’s why we create safe workplaces. We want to prevent tragic [...]
