Tag: random drug testing
Random drug testing benefits employers
As drug use continues to rise, it is more important than ever to combine pre-employment testing with a random drug testing program.
Proposed guidelines for hair drug testing
SAMHSA has proposed scientific and technical guidelines for the inclusion of hair in Federal drug testing programs. Note: These are only proposed Guidelines and hair testing is not approved for any Federally mandated drug (eg, DOT) testing. Read all public comments online including those from Quest.
Alcohol use and the workplace
Alcohol testing can help employers make decisions to help keep their employees safe and can help determine whether an individual is impaired from alcohol.
Random drug testing webinar
Experts uncover why random drug testing is beneficial to deter drug use in the workplace in this thorough review of the drug testing reason. Register now.
FMCSA increases random drug test rate
The rate for random drug testing for FMCSA increased from 25% of the average number of driver positions to 50% effective January 1, 2020. Random testing helps to deter drug use because it is conducted on an unannounced basis.
A closer look: Random drug testing
Random drug testing can be a strong deterrent to drug use because it is conducted on an ongoing, unannounced basis; an employer selects one or more individuals for testing from all of the eligible employees in their testing program.
Guide for drug testing laws
Download our Guide for Drug Testing Laws as a reference to illustrate how drug testing laws can differ from state to state.
DOT random rates unchanged
The US Department of Transportation announced that the minimum annual drug testing rate for 2018 will remain at 25% and the alcohol rate will remain at 10%.
The case for maintaining a drug testing policy
West Virginia Supreme Court upholds reasonable suspicion termination demonstrating the impact of a comprehensive workplace drug testing policy.
Advocating for a drug-free school
High school policies are including random drug and alcohol testing and wellness initiatives to discourage drug use and to encourage early intervention.
