Industry News

Drug and Alcohol Testing

May 03, 2021

On April 12, 2021, Governor Grisham of New Mexico signed the Cannabis Regulation Act (the Act), legalizing the possession of up to two ounces of cannabis, 16 grams of cannabis concentrates, and 800 mg of infused cannabis edibles for individuals age 21 and older.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

April 28, 2021

On March 31, 2021, Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York signed into law S00854, also known as the “Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act” (the Act), legalizing adult-use cannabis in the state. The Act is largely effective immediately. Adults age 21 and older are now permitted to possess limited amounts of cannabis or concentrate, and smoking cannabis is permitted wherever smoking tobacco is allowed.

Transportation Compliance

April 26, 2021

On June 13, 2019, Canada announced an electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, similar to the one enforced in the U.S. The Canadian mandate will require ELD’s to be enforced on June 12, 2021, with existing Automatic On-Board Recording Device (AOBRD) and electronic on-board recorders (EOBR) permitted until 2022. When the U.S. ruled out their law in April of 2018, Canadian Transport Minister Marc Garneau felt it necessary for Canada to follow suit to enhance highway as well as trucking safety.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

March 23, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged workplace safety goals. With widespread opioid addiction concerns and amphetamine use already on the rise prior to the pandemic, employers are now seeing substantially increased drug test positivity rates. The pandemic has exacerbated conditions that lead people to self-medicate to help cope with the emotions that come along with unemployment, financial and health issues, and lockdowns. In addition, some individuals refrained from seeking treatment centers out of fear of contracting the virus or faced closed/limited hours at the facilities altogether.

Occupational Health

March 18, 2021

DISA Global Solutions is pleased to announce that our very own Dr. Kimberly A. Olszewski, DNP, RN, CRNP, COHN-S/CM, FAAOHN, FAAN, was appointed President of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN) on March 17, 2021. Inducted to the board in September 2020, Dr. Olszewski remained focused on advancing her already unmatched industry knowledge and expertise to officially be elected as President, leading the expansive panel of board members.

Background Check

March 11, 2021

DISA Financial Investigative Services (FIS) leverages decades of experience to achieve two key elements of successful investigative due diligence: access and accuracy. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented new and unique challenges to all sectors of the business community, and our industry is no exception, particularly as it pertains to public record research. While our research is expanded and supplemented by database resources, nationwide, direct, real-time courthouse research has always been the core of our research methodology to obtain the most comprehensive and up-to-date information possible.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

March 03, 2021

The Governor of New Jersey, Phil Murphy, signed three bills into law on February 22, 2021 pertaining to recreational cannabis months after voters approved it in the November election. This makes New Jersey the 13th state to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes and regulates the sale of cannabis to those over the age of 21.