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Background Check

June 04, 2019

A background check is a common procedure that most companies implement when hiring a new employee. This process delivers detailed information on the applicant to ensure that they will make a safe and reliable hire. Although it is commonly practiced, not all companies make it a standard practice, which could cause repercussions in the long run. Employers need to understand the importance of background checks, why they should implement them, and how best practices can improve the workplace environment.

Company Announcements

May 29, 2019

Last year DISA Global Solutions hosted its first ‘Day with DISA’ conference and networking event. With more than 400 attendees from 260 different companies the event became the second largest drug testing conference in the U.S. This free-to-attend conference focused on marijuana drug testing and hosted experts from across the industry for eight sessions ranging from “State Marijuana Laws and Litigation Strategies” to “Emerging Technologies” to “Designing a Program that Works with Your Marijuana Laws”.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

May 22, 2019

• A clear and concise drug testing program is pertinent to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace. Impairment on the job and substance abuse can lead to higher insurance premiums, employee turnover, absenteeism, an increase in accidents, workers compensation claims, errors, and decreased employee productivity. Regardless of the industry, companies can directly see the impact that impairment in the workplace can cause. With a drug testing program, employers are able to define company policies and ensure that employees abide by them.

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Transportation Compliance

May 15, 2019

Employers who work in the safety-sensitive industry are required to abide by government guidelines and policies for pre-employment and on-going employment processes. Those who are onboarding a position that requires the employee to hold a commercial driver’s license (CDL) must pull Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs)as part of the onboarding procedure. To gain access to that information, the American Association of Motor Vehicles (AAMVA) has a Commercial Driver’s License Information System (CDLIS) which will help employers verify CDL information.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

May 07, 2019

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Acquisitions

May 01, 2019

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.

Background Check

April 23, 2019

Background checks can be quite diverse, making it tricky for employers to decipher exactly what is necessary or required for their hiring standards. When implementing a background check program for your company you should know all the products and services available, understand and abide by your state laws, and maintain compliance by following the guidelines of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Employers are required to disclose to the applicant that a background check will be run and to receive written consent from the applicant to move forward with conducting the searches.