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Maryland And Missouri Legalize Recreational Cannabis
In the November 2022 elections, Maryland and Missouri voted to legalize recreational cannabis. Arkansas, North Dakota, and South Dakota voted to reject recreational cannabis legalization. Employers in Missouri should carefully review the ballot initiative to ensure they are compliant with changes by December 8, 2022.
https://disa.com/news/maryland-and-missouri-legalize-recreational-cannabis
Drug and Alcohol Management Information Statement (MIS) Reporting
Employers regulated under the DOT are required to report their annual drug and alcohol testing data to a Management Information System (MIS) on an annual basis. This includes the PHMSA and FMCSA. Management Information Systems ensure that owners are meeting their drug and alcohol testing requirements through a detailed and often time-consuming process, including specific paperwork.
DISA Global Solutions Completes Acquisition of Global HR Research
Effective November 7, 2022, DISA Global Solutions has completed a transformative deal to acquire Global HR Research (GHRR), another industry-leading provider of employee screening services. This is DISA's 30th acquisition in the last five years, complementing our strong organic growth over the same period and accelerating our growth strategy. In addition to expanding our scope of services and balancing our product mix, this transaction also diversifies our end markets, particularly in healthcare. Additionally, GHRR has an extensive network of integrated Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and highly automated user-friendly applications that our combined customers will benefit from significantly.
DISA Awarded Houston Chronicle’s Top Workplaces 2022
DISA Global Solutions is excited to announce that we’ve been recognized among this year’s Top Workplaces in Houston by the Houston Chronicle. This award is based solely on employee feedback from surveys and is a direct result from eligible participants at our company. Additionally, the award is given to companies whose employee responses revealed a higher level of employee engagement when compared with similarly sized companies in the region. If you would like to learn more about why DISA was recognized, read the Houston Chronicle highlight on DISA Global Solutions.
https://disa.com/news/disa-awarded-houston-chronicles-top-workplaces-2022
GHRR, a DISA Company, Ranks #1 in Satisfaction Survey
Effective November 7, 2022, DISA Global Solutions completed a transformative deal to acquire Global HR Research (GHRR). Now we’re proud to announce that GHRR earned the coveted number-one spot in the Baker's Dozen Satisfaction Survey for "Overall Enterprise Pre-Employment Screening Leaders" and "Enterprise Quality of Service". The annual survey is noted as the largest and most prestigious ranking of pre-employment services, including background checks, drug testing, and occupational health services.
PHMSA Reduces Minimum Random Drug Testing Rate for 2023
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has announced that the minimum random drug testing rate for covered employees will be reduced to 25 percent in 2023. This change will be effective from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. No other DOT modality has reported rate changes as of December 27.
https://disa.com/news/phmsa-decreases-annual-random-drug-testing-rate
DISA Global Solutions Completes Acquisition of Crimcheck
We are pleased to announce that on December 9, 2022, DISA acquired Crimcheck, a comprehensive background screening and risk mitigation services provider. Once again, we are strategically expanding our geographic reach, subject matter and technical expertise, as well as our depth of service. This is DISA's 31st acquisition since 2017, complementing our strong organic growth over the same period and accelerating our growth strategy. Additionally, Crimcheck has an extensive network of integrated ATS, HRM, and PEO partners and highly automated user-friendly applications that our combined customers will benefit from significantly.
https://disa.com/news/disa-global-solutions-completes-acquisition-of-crimcheck
Q4 Owner Survey Results – Did you know Fentanyl isn’t on a standard drug test?
Throughout 2022, DISA Global Solutions produced a quarterly Owner Survey focused on trending topics/challenges to provide facility owners with specific industry insight so that they could make better, more informed decisions for their businesses. By collecting, organizing, and reporting on workplace safety practices from facility owners, employers gain new knowledge by comparing their practices and adjusting their policies to meet industry standards.
https://disa.com/news/q4-owner-survey-results-did-you-know-fentanyl-isnt-on-a-standard-drug-test
The 5 Major Reasons Why HR Background Checks Get Delayed
Background checks are essential for HR departments to ensure the hiring of suitable candidates. Turnaround times are a crucial factor to consider when evaluating the efficiency of a background check – and for good reason. If your HR team is experiencing delays in background check results, you may want to be aware of some of the common causes for delays and what you can do to minimize or prevent them entirely.
https://disa.com/news/the-5-major-reasons-why-hr-background-checks-get-delayed-2