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Drug and Alcohol Testing

January 10, 2020

As we enter the new year, DISA’s taking a look back on some of the most impactful blogs that we’ve published throughout 2019. This insightful wrap-up highlights significant changes, growing trends, and best practices that employers can find helpful in the employment screening and safety-sensitive industry. In case you missed them the first time, we’ve carefully chosen the most impactful articles DISA published in 2019 covering drug testing, background check, and the transportation industry.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

January 03, 2020

Building and implementing an effective drug and alcohol testing policy is key to creating a competent, effective, and efficient workforce that gives you a competitive advantage in business. Employers with a quality workforce and efficient drug testing program often benefit from a safer and more productive workplace. However, maintaining that policy so it meets compliance standards, state and federal laws, and addresses safety-sensitive positions isn’t always an easy task. You should consider the following topics when creating a policy or reviewing your current policy:

Drug and Alcohol Testing

January 02, 2020

As we enter 2020, it’s time for employers to review and update their substance abuse testing programs in order to stay compliant with state laws and federal regulations. For Department of Transportation (DOT) regulated employers, the start of a new year means that updates to random rates are needed.

Transportation Compliance

December 30, 2019

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced in the Federal Register on December 27, 2019, that the minimum annual percentage rate for random drug testing will increase from 25% of the average number of driver positions to 50% of the average number of driver positions. This change, which becomes effective January 1, 2020, is pursuant to requirements found in 49 CFR 382.305.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

December 17, 2019

On December 4, 2019, Governor Pritzker of Illinois signed Senate Bill 1557 (SB 1557, or the Bill), amending existing marijuana laws in the state. As of January 1, 2020, recreational marijuana sales will be permitted in Illinois, passed in June 2019 via the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (the Law). SB 1557 amends the Law in many regards, but of specific note has some amendments to workplace provisions that prove illuminating for employers. Although the Bill is effective immediately, it will not have a real impact until the Law goes into effect on January 1, 2020.

Acquisitions

December 09, 2019

DISA Global Solutions continues to complement our strong organic growth with five new strategic acquisitions. These companies further strengthen our core competencies and align with our commitment to provide customers with the most comprehensive and compliant employee screening services available.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

November 26, 2019

Day with DISA 2019 offered attendees a chance to learn more about the trending topics in the drug testing industry. Hosted by DISA Global Solutions, this annual drug testing symposium helps employers get advice from industry experts covering a wide array of drug testing topics. Employers were able to get help with building and implementing a drug testing policy to meet their specific compliance needs.