Industry News

Background Screening

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.

Transportation Compliance

February 22, 2021

Hiring safe drivers will ensure employers maintain compliance with required regulations and standards in the transportation industry. To keep our roads safe, businesses that are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) must maintain a Driver Qualification (DQ) file. Employers must maintain a DQ file for all interstate drivers who operate a vehicle weighing more than 10,001 pounds.

Transportation Compliance

February 05, 2021

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a final rule allowing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to fine drivers, carriers, and Medical Review Officers (MROs) up to $5,833 for each violation of the drug and alcohol clearinghouse at 49 CFR part 382 subpart G. According to the DOT; the final rule states: “Any employer, employee, medical review officer, or service agent who violates any provision of 49 CFR part 382, subpart G … is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $5,833.”

Drug and Alcohol Testing

January 07, 2021

DISA Global Solutions is taking a look back on 2020 to highlight some of our most impactful articles. As we faced many challenges throughout the year, like many others, we ensured the most reliable and accurate industry updates and provided our customers with information and news, helping them each step of the way throughout the pandemic. Our focus remained on helping customers maintain compliance and a safe workplace, regardless of what 2020 threw our way. In case you missed them the first time, here are some of the most impactful articles DISA published regarding transportation, drug and alcohol testing, background screening, and more.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

December 18, 2020

DISA Global Solutions’ annual Day with DISA event features a number of industry-leading professionals who present on a variety of important issues, including the latest on drug and alcohol testing trends and news. Jackie Pirone, Program Leader, Risk Assessment/Substance Abuse Testing and Brian Feeley, Director of Sales, Risk Assessment/Substance Abuse Testing at OraSure Technologies together presented “Oral Fluid Industry Update,” giving attendees a closer look at new SAMHSA guidelines the industry changes COVID-19 has brought, and how they impact employers.

Transportation Compliance

December 03, 2020

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