California Passes Bill Protecting Off-Duty Cannabis Use
October 18, 2022
On September 19, 2022, Governor Newsom signed AB 2188 (the Bill) into effect, providing protections for off-duty cannabis use in the state of California.
DISA Global Solutions conducts an Owner Survey quarterly to provide facility owners with specific industry insight so they can make more informed business decisions. We gathered feedback from diversified industrial owners within our consortium about their individual employee screening processes to better understand industry best practices and share them with other owners.
Background checks help employers ensure a safe hire every time. DISA Global Solutions provides a comprehensive line of background check services, including a Financial Investigative Services (FIS) division that provides in-depth background investigations on individuals and companies that goes well beyond the traditional “background check”. Choosing and implementing the right screening process is imperative to maintain compliance and industry standards.
On May 25, 2022, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee signed H 7593 and S 2430, known collectively as The Rhode Island Cannabis Act (The Act), effectively legalizing recreational cannabis in the state. The House and Senate had passed the bills less than 24-hours prior to Governor McKee’s signature.
On a quarterly basis, DISA Global Solutions conducts an Owner Survey providing facility owners with specific industry insight so that they can make better, more informed decisions for their businesses. We gathered feedback from diversified industrial owners within our consortium about their individual employee screening processes to better understand industry best practices and share them with other owners.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is amending its regulations to eliminate the requirement that Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers have to prepare and submit an annual list of traffic violations to their employers. Eliminating this requirement reduces the redundancy of another rule requiring motor carriers to make an annual inquiry to obtain the Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) for each driver it employs from every State in which the driver holds or has held a CMV operator's license or permit in the past year.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced new proposed oral fluid testing guidelines on Monday, February 28, 2022. Comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) should be submitted by March 30, 2022. Oral fluid testing is currently still prohibited in DOT-regulated situations. Following the review of comments, DOT will issue final guidelines, which will include an implementation period after which oral fluid testing will be permitted in DOT situations.
DISA Global Solutions launches a quarterly Owner Survey focused on trending topics/challenges to provide facility owners with specific industry insight so that they can make better, more informed decisions for their businesses. By collecting, organizing, and reporting on workplace safety practices from both upstream and downstream owners, employers gain new knowledge by comparing their own practices to help adjust their policies to meet industry standards.