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New York Legalizes Recreational Cannabis

NY legalizes recreational cannabis. Learn how the law affects employer drug testing policies and workplace safety standards.

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Drug Testing Positivity Rates Nearly Double During COVID-19 Pandemic

Learn how drug testing positivity rates surged during COVID-19 and the implications for workplace safety and employer compliance.

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New Jersey Passes Three Recreational Cannabis Bills

Learn how New Jersey’s new cannabis laws affect workplace drug testing, employee rights, and employer compliance.

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DISA’s Most Impactful Articles of 2020

Explore DISA’s top articles of 2020, covering workforce compliance, drug testing, background screening, and industry best practices.

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Oral Fluid Industry Update

Stay up to date on oral fluid drug testing trends, regulations, and how employers can integrate this method into workplace compliance.

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Day with DISA Addresses Marijuana Laws and Strategies

Explore how changing marijuana laws impact drug testing and discover strategies to help employers stay compliant and manage risk.

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FAA Issues Notice of Enforcement Discretion for Random Drug and Alcohol Testing

Learn about the FAA’s enforcement discretion notice for random drug and alcohol testing and how it impacts employer compliance.

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Oregon Decriminalizes Possession of Hard Drugs

Learn how Oregon’s decriminalization of hard drugs affects workplace drug testing policies, compliance, and safety procedures.

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Q4 Update: Positivity Rates Continue To Worsen Due To the COVID-19 Pandemic

As the COVID-19 pandemic takes center stage, crises such as the amphetamine epidemic only continue to worsen as they go unnoticed. As we face one pandemic, employers need to anticipate the worsening amphetamine epidemic and prepare their workplace drug testing programs now before it’s too late.

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FMCSA Announces Drug and Alcohol Testing Discretion

Review FMCSA’s notice on drug and alcohol testing discretion and what it means for employer compliance and driver safety programs.

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New York City Adds New Exemption to Their Pre-Employment THC Testing Ordinance

NYC updates THC testing ordinance with new safety-sensitive job exemptions. Learn how this impacts employer drug testing policies.

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The Safety of Drug Testing Collection Sites Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Discover how drug testing collection sites have enhanced safety protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic to protect employees. Learn about improved cleaning, social distancing, and risk assessment procedures.