Industry News & Trends

DISA’s insights, tips, and trends cover various topics from human capital management to compliance updates for background screening, drug & alcohol testing, and more. These articles are written by DISA experts and partners worldwide. We highlight the issues and topics that have an impact on the hiring process.

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Illinois Legalizes Recreational Marijuana: How it Impacts Employers’ Drug-Free Workplaces

Learn how Illinois' new marijuana law affects employer drug testing policies. Discover how to maintain a drug-free workplace while complying with updated legal requirements.

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Tennessee's Update to Voluntary Prescription Law Changes Requirements for Employers to Receive Insurance Premium Discounts

Learn how Tennessee’s new voluntary prescription law impacts drug testing policies and how employers can stay compliant and reduce risk.

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Can you Test If Someone Is High at The Moment?

Learn the challenges of detecting real-time cannabis impairment in the workplace. Explore testing methods, limitations, and employer best practices.

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Nevada Updates Pre-employment Marijuana Testing Law

Learn about Nevada’s updated marijuana testing law and how it impacts pre-employment drug testing and employer compliance.

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Mock Audits: How They Can Help Your Company

Discover how mock audits can identify gaps in workplace compliance, improve safety programs, and prepare for regulatory inspections.

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HR 101: The Benefits of Background Checks for Employers

Learn how background checks improve workplace safety, reduce turnover, and help employers make smarter, compliant hiring decisions.

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Day with DISA 2019 – An Employee Screening Conference for Safety-Sensitive Companies

Discover highlights from Day with DISA 2019, an employee screening conference focused on compliance, safety, and workforce risk management.

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HR 101: Creating and Implementing A Corporate Drug Testing Program

Learn how to develop and implement a corporate drug testing program that enhances workplace safety, ensures compliance, and supports a drug-free environment.

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How the Commercial Driver’s License Information System (CDLIS) Helps Your CDL Onboarding Process

Learn how the CDLIS helps streamline CDL driver onboarding, improve hiring accuracy, and ensure DOT compliance for motor carriers.

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Safety-Sensitive Carve-Outs by State

Learn how safety-sensitive carve-outs in state marijuana laws help employers maintain workplace safety. Discover which states allow testing exemptions for safety-critical roles.

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DISA acquires Motion Picture Compliance Solutions (MPCS)

DISA Global Solutions (DISA) has completed another strategic acquisition in our Transportation Compliance Division. On April 1, 2019, DISA acquired Motion Picture Compliance Solutions, Inc. (MPCS), a national transportation compliance organization whose team of experts developed a comprehensive, accessible, and dynamically flexible compliance platform with special focus on the motion picture, commercial and digital media industries.

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HR 101: So, you Need to Run A Background Check, Where Do you Begin?

Learn how to start a background check process, key screening components, and compliance tips to make informed hiring decisions with confidence.