Industry News & Trends

DISA’s insights, tips, and trends cover various topics from human capital management to compliance updates for background screening, drug & alcohol testing, and more. These articles are written by DISA experts and partners worldwide. We highlight the issues and topics that have an impact on the hiring process.

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Managing Supply Chain Risk Through Unified and Verifiable Compliance Data

Reduce supply chain risk with unified compliance data. See how centralized contractor records improve visibility, audit readiness, and safer decisions.

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Why PPE Isn’t Enough: Using the Hierarchy of Controls, PPE Training, and Fit Testing to Protect Workers

Learn why PPE is the last line of defense and how hazard assessment, PPE training, and fit testing help strengthen worker protection.

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DOT Part 40: ODAPC Issues Clarification for Safety-Sensitive Employers

Learn how DOT Part 40 treats positive marijuana tests, MRO verification, and why state medical marijuana documentation does not change DOT results.

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Criminal History in Hiring: Why Employers Should Ask Later, Not Less

Ban the box changes when employers can ask about criminal history, not whether they should. Learn a compliant, role-based screening approach.

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Professional License Verification for Healthcare Workers: What, Why, and How

Learn healthcare license verification, primary source verification, CMS rules, and Joint Commission compliance with step-by-step workflows and FAQs.

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Reverse Discrimination After Ames: What Employers Need to Know About Title VII’s New Litigation Landscape

Learn how the Ames Supreme Court ruling changes reverse discrimination claims under Title VII and what employers must do to reduce legal risk.

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Employer Compliance Guide: New York State's Ban on Employment Credit Checks

Learn how New York’s 2026 credit check ban impacts hiring, exemptions, and compliance steps employers should take before the April deadline.

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The Top 5 FMCSA Driver Qualification File Violations to Avoid in 2026

Avoid FMCSA driver qualification file violations in 2026. Learn top DQ file compliance risks, CDL requirements, and audit-ready best practices.

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4 Critical California Employment Law Updates for 2026

Learn 2026 California employment law updates, including wage increases, pay transparency, and hiring compliance steps for HR teams.

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Combating Data Silos Through Integrated Hiring

When a company's information is trapped in separate departments instead of being shared, this isolation creates what is known as a "data silo"... and it slows everything down.

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Marijuana and MROs: What Employers Need to Know

In a recent webinar entitled “Marijuana and MROs: What Employers Need to Know,” Faye Caldwell of Caldwell Everson PLLC hosted a session for DISA Global Solutions to break down the essential responsibilities for employers.

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Roadcheck 2026 Is Coming Fast: How To Avoid Costly ELD and Cargo Securement Fines

Roadcheck 2026 runs May 12–14. Learn how to prevent ELD violations, cargo securement fines, and out-of-service orders with this compliance checklist.