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Return To Duty (RTD) Drug Testing
The Return-to-Duty (RTD) test is often given after a donor has violated a company’s drug and alcohol policy. If the violation occurs in a safety-sensitive position (for example oil and gas, construction, or transportation) the donor must be removed from duty immediately. If the donor is not in a safety-sensitive position, actions can vary.
https://disa.com/drug-testing/return-to-duty-rtd-drug-testing
California Fair Chance Act Compliance Update
Understanding California's Fair Chance Act (FCA) Compliance in 2023
As of October 1, 2023, significant changes to California's Fair Chance Act (FCA) compliance have taken effect, impacting both employers and job applicants. This act is designed to provide individuals with criminal histories a fair chance of employment. Morgan Reynolds, VP of Risk and Legal Council, DISA Global Solutions, presented a webinar to discuss the new compliance update. Here's a closer look at what he discussed and what you need to know about California FCA compliance changes.
https://disa.com/news/california-fair-chance-act-compliance-update
Texas Recognizes October 2023 as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month
In the last few years, the world has grappled with an unprecedented challenge - the rapid proliferation of the deadly drug, fentanyl. This synthetic opioid, which was once only known in the medical community as a potent painkiller, has now wreaked havoc on communities, families, and workplaces. Governor Abbott's recent proclamation, declaring October 2023 as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month in Texas, underscores the magnitude and urgency of this crisis.
https://disa.com/news/texas-recognizes-october-2023-as-fentanyl-poisoning-awareness-month
SAMHSA UPDATES MANDATORY URINE AND ORAL FLUID GUIDELINES
On October 12, 2023, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced updates to the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs using Urine (UrMG) and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs using Oral Fluid (OFMG) via the Federal Register. Each document received a number of updates, including updates to how the annual drug testing panel is published, revisions to definitions, information on an authorized biomarker testing panel, updates to collection procedures, revisions to the Medical Review Officer (MRO) process, and more.
https://disa.com/news/samhsa-updates-mandatory-urine-and-oral-fluid-guidelines
Top California Fair Chance Act (FCA) Questions
As of October 1, 2023, significant changes to California's Fair Chance Act (FCA) compliance have taken effect, impacting both employers and job applicants. This act is designed to provide individuals with criminal histories a fair chance of employment. Morgan Reynolds, VP of Risk and Legal Council, DISA Global Solutions, presented a webinar to discuss the new compliance update followed by an insightful Q&A from the attendees. Here’s what you need to know from the Q&A.
https://disa.com/news/top-california-fair-chance-act-fca-questions
How Long Does an Employee Background Check Take?
In the fast-paced sector of talent acquisition, hiring managers and HR professionals are often caught in a race against time to secure the best candidates for their organizations. One of the pivotal yet unpredictable stages in this process is the execution of background checks, designed to safeguard the company by confirming the credibility and suitability of potential hires. Timelines in recruitment are notoriously tight and unpredictable, with every stage of the process demanding swift and decisive action. Understanding the duration of background checks, therefore, becomes imperative for these professionals to navigate through the hiring maze efficiently and effectively.
https://disa.com/news/how-long-does-an-employee-background-check-take
Fentanyl Rising – How HR Can Address the Growing Threat
The world of illicit drugs has seen a shift largely driven by the emergence of fentanyl. This blog will guide you through the myths and truths surrounding fentanyl and testing methods that will appropriately find fentanyl. Allen Johnson, VP of Marketing, Psychemedics, recently presented a webinar for DISA covering the essential and need-to-know information about fentanyl. Here’s a summary of everything he discussed.
https://disa.com/news/fentanyl-rising-how-hr-can-address-the-growing-threat
DISA Global Solutions Achieves PBSA Accreditation
DISA Global Solutions is excited to share a remarkable achievement with our clients and partners: the successful completion of the 3-year interim surveillance audit under the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA). This milestone is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence, compliance, and the highest professional standards in the background screening industry.
https://disa.com/news/disa-global-solutions-achieves-pbsa-accreditation