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Fentanyl in the Workplace: A Hidden Threat Employers Can’t Afford to Ignore

Fentanyl is showing up in more workplace drug tests. Learn why standard panels miss it, how DISA adds fentanyl screening, and what employers must do to stay safe.

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New 7-OH / Kratom Products Are Showing Up in Gas Stations. Here Is What Employers Need to Know

Highly potent 7-OH kratom products are turning up in gas stations. Learn regulatory shifts, detection gaps, and what employers must do to stay ahead.

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Screening Myths Every Healthcare Employer Should Know

Learn the facts on healthcare background checks for employees—ban-the-box, drug testing, opioids, SSN traces, license verification, and sanctions monitoring.

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Top Drug Testing Companies for Employers in 2026

Discover the top drug testing companies of 2026. Compare providers for DOT, healthcare, and workplace compliance to protect safety and streamline hiring. 

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Ohio Updates Voluntary Drug and Alcohol Testing Program

Ohio’s new SUPR program replaces DFSP, offering 4 compliance levels with incentives, training, and reimbursements for workplace drug testing. 

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What Employers Should Know About DOT Oral Fluid Testing Rules

DOT now allows oral fluid drug testing, but implementation is pending. Learn what employers need to prepare for full compliance in 2025. 

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How Executive Orders Could Reshape Direct Observation Drug Testing for Transgender Employees

Explore how Executive Order 14168 could change DOT drug testing rules for transgender employees and what employers must know to stay compliant. 

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The Importance of Verifying Valid Prescriptions

Understand what makes a prescription valid and how proper verification protects workplace safety, ADA compliance, and your drug testing program. 

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Should Employers Add Fentanyl to Their Drug Test Panel?

Learn why adding fentanyl to workplace drug tests is critical for improving safety, reducing liability, and staying ahead of 2025 compliance changes.

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What is DOT Monitoring?

Learn how DOT monitoring ensures drug and alcohol compliance for safety-sensitive roles and protects your operation from penalties.

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Understanding Safety-Sensitive Positions and Their Impact on Workplace Compliance

Learn how to define safety-sensitive positions and stay compliant with DOT and state drug testing laws in regulated and non-regulated industries.

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What Happens When an Employee Refuses a Drug Test?

Learn the legal and workplace consequences of refusing a drug test, including DOT and non-DOT rules, termination, and best practices for employers.