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State Marijuana Laws & Litigation Strategies For Employers
DISA Global Solutions hosted it’s very first ‘Day with DISA’ drug testing symposium on October 29th, which educated employers on the importance of staying up-to-date with ever changing marijuana laws across the states. Although marijuana is illegal on the federal level, several states have chosen to legalize either medical, recreational, or both.
https://disa.com/news/state-marijuana-laws-litigation-strategies-for-employers
DISA Acquires International Drug Detection, LLC (IDD)
DISA Global Solutions continues to expand its geographic reach, expertise, and depth of services through strategic acquisitions. Effective December 3, 2018, DISA has acquired International Drug Detection, LLC (IDD). This transaction advances our mobile and onsite collection capabilities and bolsters our coverage along the Gulf Coast and throughout the Gulf of Mexico.
https://disa.com/news/disa-acquires-international-drug-detection-llc-idd
DISA's Most Impactful Articles from 2018
DISA Global Solutions would like to start 2019 with a quick look back on some of our most impactful articles from 2018. With the constant changing of marijuana laws state-by state and the continued rise of the opioid epidemic, the drug testing industry was busy keeping up with all the changes. DISA is focused on helping employers maintain best practices that provide protection for their companies and ensure a safer workplace. In 2018, we addressed a number of growing industry issues, trends, and news across drug testing, background check, and transportation topics.
Drug Testing Policies, Focus On Marijuana
A Day with DISA was DISA Global Solutions’ first annual drug testing symposium and it welcomed a number of industry experts to present on trending topics and advice for drug testing policies. Employers were able to get a better understanding of the marijuana laws within their state that affect their drug testing programs and hear firsthand why it’s important to create a customized policy to protect their business and employees.
https://disa.com/news/drug-testing-policies-focus-on-marijuana
Synthetic Urine: How Fake Urine Increases Drug Test Abuse
As workplace positivity rates increase, the growing sophistication of drug testing has led employees to evolve their cheating methods. Enforcing a safe working environment with a drug testing policy that uses tried and true methodologies must be a top priority for employers, particularly those in safety-sensitive industries. It is a widely accepted truth that a workplace is safer when employees are not under the influence of impairing substances. In addition, drug testing is only as good as the quality of the specimen tested. With the opioid epidemic on the rise, increased cocaine and methamphetamine detection, and new laws legalizing recreational or medicinal marijuana in several states, employers are establishing stricter routine to combat a new threat, fake urine.
Understanding the DOT’s Drug & Alcohol Regulations
On October 29, 2018, DISA Global Solutions hosted its very first ‘Day with DISA’ conference. This drug testing symposium helped educate employers on trending topics in the industry that directly impact workplace safety and compliance. Employers who comply with the Departmentof Transportation (DOT) for their business have specific guidelines and policies that they must follow, which often contradict or cause confusion with the everchanging marijuana legalization laws which vary by state. The symposium helped to address and clarify topics that the DOT specifies, while also clarifying the differences laws with non-DOT employees versus DOT employees.
Spotted Lanternfly Trucking Permits and Quarantine
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture will begin a hard enforcement of a new permit required for trucks and shippers on May 1, who are located or work in a quarantine zone for Spotted Lanternflies (SLF). The enforcement will include roadside stops by the State Police and Department of Agriculture in Pennsylvania, as well as nearby states who will be checking logs and bills of lading.
https://disa.com/news/spotted-lanternfly-trucking-permits-and-quarantine
DISA releases next-gen platform, DISAWorks 2.0!
Each year, millions of drug tests and background screens are ordered inside DISAWorks. Our customers count on DISA to ensure both the security of their data and the safety of their workplace. While DISA continues to evolve to meet our customers’ needs, innovation remains a top priority, and in 2018 we were proud to release DISAWorks 2.0 for our customers.
DISA Triples On-site and Mobile Drug Testing Capabilities
Over the past 18 months, DISA Global Solutions has more than tripled our on-site and mobile drug and alcohol collection and testing capabilities. This comes as a result of the successful acquisitions and integrations of Midwest Toxicology Services (MTS), SECON, Forward Edge, Occupational Drug Testing, LLC (ODT), and International Drug Detection, LLC (IDD). The expanded teams and capabilities allow DISA to significantly increase our coverage, capacity, and geographic reach to better serve our valued customers. DISA’s on-site and mobile collections provide greater flexibility and convenience for our clients.
https://disa.com/news/disa-triples-on-site-mobile-drug-testing-capabilities
Using Compliance and Legal To Support An Effective Drug Testing Program
In 2018, DISA Global Solutions hosted it’s very first ‘Day with DISA’ drug testing symposium. This special event educated employers on the importance of maintaining compliance and drug testing policies within the era of ever-changing marijuana laws. As the second largest drug testing conference in the U.S., a ‘Day with DISA’ aimed to have attendees leave with a better understanding of the current drug testing environment and actionable information to help them form a safer working environment.
https://disa.com/news/using-compliance-and-legal-to-support-an-effective-drug-testing-program
1 in Every 28 Hair Tests are Positive for Opioids
Drug and alcohol testing is an essential program that increases safety at your workplace and reduces the risk of employees being impaired at your facility. As an industry-leading third-party administrator (TPA) of drug testing, we've seen an increase in medical prescriptions for drugs like marijuana and opioids (Oxycontin, Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, etc.). It's important for employers to understand how these prescriptions affect safety-sensitive employees in the drug testing process, what the process is when an employee has a prescription, and why you may need to implement new procedures to ensure your facility stays as safe as possible.
https://disa.com/news/1-in-every-28-hair-tests-are-positive-for-opioids
If states overturn previous marijuana convictions, how does it impact background checks?
With the legalization of marijuana across many states, cities such as San Francisco have implemented conviction expunging policies (Proposition 64) which remove misdemeanors and non-violent charges related to marijuana
HR 101: Employee Screening Checklist for Safety-Sensitive Industries
When hiring new employees, it’s vital that employers create and follow a standard protocol to protect their company and ensure a safe and smart hire every time. Employment screening doesn’t have to be a burden, with an employee screening checklist you can ensure that you’re following your procedures with every individual who represents your company. This will not only enforce safety standards in your office but will continue to protect it by preventing employees who aren’t fit for the role from slipping through the cracks. The following checklist contains procedures that you should consider when creating your hiring process.
What the New Canadian Fuel Charge Means for Trucking Companies
Effective April 1, 2019, the Government of Canada will be enforcing a fuel charge for the provinces of Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. This new fuel charge was introduced as part of the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (the Act) which will be administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to put a price on carbon pollution which plays an important role for Canada’s climate action plan. In addition, effective July 1, 2019, the territories of Nunavut and Yukon will enforce the fuel charge as well. These territories are considered “listed provinces” and the fuel charge will not apply on fuel used outside of these jurisdictions.
Is CBD oil considered acceptable, and can it cause a drug test to have a positive result?
CBD oil can be made from both marijuana and hemp