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Drug and Alcohol Testing

November 10, 2023

On November 7, 2023, Ohio voters passed Ohio Issue 2, Marijuana Legalization Initiative (Issue 2), legalizing recreational cannabis in the state. Issue 2 is a voter initiative, meaning that the legislature may still choose to adjust or, in rare cases, even repeal the initiative.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

November 09, 2023

The world of illicit drugs has seen a shift largely driven by the emergence of fentanyl. Allen Johnson, VP of Marketing, Psychemedics, recently presented a webinar for DISA covering the essential information about fentanyl followed by Q&A with attendees. Here are some of the most common questions Allen sees on the topic.

Background Check

November 06, 2023

DISA Global Solutions is excited to share a remarkable achievement with our clients and partners: the successful completion of the 3-year interim surveillance audit under the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA). This milestone is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence, compliance, and the highest professional standards in the background screening industry.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

November 03, 2023

The world of illicit drugs has seen a shift largely driven by the emergence of fentanyl. This blog will guide you through the myths and truths surrounding fentanyl and testing methods that will appropriately find fentanyl. Allen Johnson, VP of Marketing, Psychemedics, recently presented a webinar for DISA covering the essential and need-to-know information about fentanyl.  Here’s a summary of everything he discussed.

Background Check

November 01, 2023

In the fast-paced sector of talent acquisition, hiring managers and HR professionals are often caught in a race against time to secure the best candidates for their organizations. One of the pivotal yet unpredictable stages in this process is the execution of background checks, designed to safeguard the company by confirming the credibility and suitability of potential hires. Timelines in recruitment are notoriously tight and unpredictable, with every stage of the process demanding swift and decisive action. Understanding the duration of background checks, therefore, becomes imperative for these professionals to navigate through the hiring maze efficiently and effectively.

October 26, 2023

As of October 1, 2023, significant changes to California's Fair Chance Act (FCA) compliance have taken effect, impacting both employers and job applicants. This act is designed to provide individuals with criminal histories a fair chance of employment. Morgan Reynolds, VP of Risk and Legal Council, DISA Global Solutions, presented a webinar to discuss the new compliance update followed by an insightful Q&A from the attendees. Here’s what you need to know from the Q&A.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

October 24, 2023

On October 12, 2023, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced updates to the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs using Urine (UrMG) and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs using Oral Fluid (OFMG) via the Federal Register. Each document received a number of updates, including updates to how the annual drug testing panel is published, revisions to definitions, information on an authorized biomarker testing panel, updates to collection procedures, revisions to the Medical Review Officer (MRO) process, and more.