Industry News

Drug and Alcohol Testing

April 17, 2023

As marijuana legalization gains momentum across the United States, the topic of workplace drug testing has become increasingly relevant. With some employers considering the removal of marijuana from their drug testing panels, it's essential to examine the implications of this decision.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

April 11, 2023

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed SB 47 into effect, making Kentucky the 38th state to permit medical cannabis use for certain serious health conditions, and will be available beginning January 1, 2025. Medical cannabis patients are not to be considered under the influence based solely on the presence of cannabis metabolites. SB 47 provides guidance for employers, including what constitutes a “good faith” determination of impairment.

Background Check

February 28, 2023

In June 2022, the City of Atlanta adopted a new ordinance to amend its existing anti-discrimination laws (Chapter 94 of the Atlanta Municipal Code). The updated laws were effective immediately and apply to all private employers with ten or more employees, so employers that missed the update last year will want to work quickly to make sure they are in compliance.

Background Check

February 16, 2023

Background checks are essential for HR departments to ensure the hiring of suitable candidates. Turnaround times are a crucial factor to consider when evaluating the efficiency of a background check – and for good reason. If your HR team is experiencing delays in background check results, you may want to be aware of some of the common causes for delays and what you can do to minimize or prevent them entirely.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

February 06, 2023

Throughout 2022, DISA Global Solutions produced a quarterly Owner Survey focused on trending topics/challenges to provide facility owners with specific industry insight so that they could make better, more informed decisions for their businesses. By collecting, organizing, and reporting on workplace safety practices from facility owners, employers gain new knowledge by comparing their practices and adjusting their policies to meet industry standards.

Company Announcements

January 17, 2023

We are pleased to announce that on December 9, 2022, DISA acquired Crimcheck, a comprehensive background screening and risk mitigation services provider. Once again, we are strategically expanding our geographic reach, subject matter and technical expertise, as well as our depth of service. This is DISA's 31st acquisition since 2017, complementing our strong organic growth over the same period and accelerating our growth strategy. Additionally, Crimcheck has an extensive network of integrated ATS, HRM, and PEO partners and highly automated user-friendly applications that our combined customers will benefit from significantly.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

December 23, 2022

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has announced that the minimum random drug testing rate for covered employees will be reduced to 25 percent in 2023. This change will be effective from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. No other DOT modality has reported rate changes as of December 27.