Drug and Alcohol Testing
What Are Contractor Consortiums?
Learn what contractor consortiums are, how they reduce duplicate testing, and why owners and contractors use them to simplify compliance and site access.
June 24, 2026
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.
Background Screening
June 22, 2026
Clean Slate Laws Are Reshaping Background Screening: How Employers Should Adapt Their Policies
Learn how clean slate laws affect background checks for employment and what employers should update in screening policies and hiring workflows.
Transportation Compliance
June 19, 2026
FMCSA Motus Is Here! Are You Compliant?
FMCSA Motus is live. Learn what carriers should verify now to protect USDOT access, MCS-150 updates, and registration workflows.
Background Screening
June 17, 2026
Is Continuous Monitoring or Rescreening the Right Post-Hire Screening Strategy For You?
Compare employee rescreening and continuous monitoring for post-hire screening. Learn key differences, compliance risks, use cases, and how employers choose the right strategy.
General HR
June 15, 2026
How California Employers Can Prepare for CRD Complaints and Investigations
Learn how California employers can prepare for Fair Chance Act complaints, CRD investigations, notices, and compliant criminal history review steps.
Drug and Alcohol Testing
June 08, 2026
Substance Abuse in the Workplace: Costs and Employer Risks
Substance abuse in the workplace costs employers thousands per employee. Learn the financial impact, key stats, and how to reduce risk.
Transportation Compliance
June 05, 2026
Spotted Lanternfly Trucking Permits and Quarantines: What Fleets Need to Know in 2026
Learn when fleets need a Spotted Lanternfly permit, how training works, and how to avoid quarantine penalties in 2026.
General HR
June 03, 2026
How Illinois, Colorado, California, and Texas Approach State AI Hiring Laws
Compare AI hiring laws by state, including Illinois, Colorado, California, and Texas rules for automated employment decision tools, notice, and bias risk.
General HR
June 01, 2026
Confessions Of An HR Consultant: Elevating Your Strategy And Mitigating Risk
Learn how safety-sensitive employers can strengthen HR compliance, document issues clearly, and reduce workplace risk.
Background Screening
May 29, 2026
“Instant” Background Checks for Staffing Firms: Hidden Costs You Can’t Ignore
Instant background checks promise speed, but staffing firms often pay later through errors, duplicate screening, and compliance risk. Learn how to balance speed, accuracy, and hiring timelines.
Drug and Alcohol Testing
May 27, 2026
How to Build an Effective Workplace Drug Testing Policy: 3 Essential Steps for Employers
Learn how to build a workplace drug testing policy with clear steps, compliance tips, and best practices to protect safety and reduce risk.
General HR
May 26, 2026
When Off-Duty Conduct Becomes a Workplace Risk
Learn when off-duty conduct becomes a workplace issue, how social media posts create risk, and what employers should include in policy and screening.