Industry News & Trends

Key findings from DISA’s Q3 Owner Survey, covering workforce compliance, the COVID-19 pandemic, and site access requirements.

Day with DISA 2022 is back! Join industry experts to discuss workforce compliance, drug testing, and background screening best practices.

​In October 2021, DISA Global Solutions celebrated its 35th anniversary, marking growth from a single-service provider in 1986 to a company with nearly 800 employees and over 55,000 customers, including 27% of Fortune 500 companies.

Get workplace guidance on New York’s recreational cannabis law and how it impacts drug testing and employer compliance policies.

​During the pandemic, corporate employees have exhibited a significant rise in drug abuse, being up to four times more likely to misuse opioids or amphetamines compared to the general workforce. This trend underscores the critical need for robust drug and alcohol testing policies to maintain workplace safety and productivity.

Learn about FMCSA’s final rule on CDL downgrades for drug and alcohol violations and how it impacts employer compliance programs.

A California Court of Appeal has issued a ruling that has resulted in California courts prohibiting the use of dates of birth, driver license numbers, and other identifiers to filter online search results. By redacting date of births from the California court system’s terminal, it makes it more difficult to perform background checks. Employers who have implemented background checks for their workplaces need to be aware of these changes and the impact they have on their policies. This impacts employers regardless if their business is located in the state of California, because applicants who previously lived in California will be restricted by this new requirement.

Learn the key differences between instant and lab-based drug testing to build a compliant, effective workplace program.

Stay informed on the upcoming CBSV consent form deadline and how it impacts employer background screening and compliance programs.

The Social Security Administration updated their Consent Based Social Security Number Verification (CBSV) form (SSA-89) from the 2018 version to the 2020 version. The deadline to transition to the new forms is September 30, 2021. DISA Global solutions wants to ensure employers meet the deadline to maintain compliance and keep business running smoothly.

New Jersey legalizes cannabis. Learn how new marijuana laws impact workplace drug testing and employer policies.

Learn best practices for documenting drug test refusals to ensure accurate determinations, compliance, and risk management in the workplace.