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“Employee education serves to raise awareness about substance abuse in the workplace and can facilitate a safe and effective drug testing program.” Note: This article is provided for educational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal advice. The reader retains full responsibility to ensure compliance with all applicable laws relative to drug…

“Nothing in the law prohibits an employer from establishing and enforcing a drug testing policy.” Note: This article is provided for educational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal advice. The reader retains full responsibility to ensure compliance with all applicable laws relative to drug testing There’s nowhere quite as American as the…

“No two drug testing policies are identical.” Note: This article is provided for educational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal advice. The reader retains full responsibility to ensure compliance with all applicable laws relative to drug testing   No two drug testing policies are identical.  Each company has its own unique goals and objectives for…

“Employers still have the right, in all 50 states, to prohibit workers from using marijuana while on the job, bringing marijuana into the workplace, and being at work impaired by marijuana.” This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. Which drug testing method—urine,…

On-site collections provide quicker turnaround times for employers and generally impose far less strain on a company trying to maintain its drug and alcohol testing program. This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein.  Drug testing is the proverbial “no-brainer.” It deters drug…

A change in law in a state where you operate likely necessitates a full review of your drug-free workplace policy. This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. Although much of 2021 was spent taking continued pandemic precautions, legislators were still busy passing…

“Employers must meet certain drug testing requirements in order to successfully challenge workers’ and unemployment comp claims based on substance abuse.” This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. Even though the “Show-Me” State doesn’t have a mandatory drug-testing statute similar to neighboring…

“The overall goal of this type of testing is to protect public and workplace safety.” This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. Reasonable suspicion (also referred to as “reasonable cause” or “for cause”) testing gives employers the opportunity to test an employee…

“According to the Current Consulting Group’s 23rd Annual Drug Testing Industry Survey, 63% of drug testing providers said they had clients stop testing for marijuana, which is up from 45% in 2020 and 17% in 2019. This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein.…

On behalf of the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association, the Chairman and the Board of Directors awards NMS Management Services, Inc. with a certificate of accreditation as a C/TPA. The NDASA has a mission to advocate for safe and drug-free workplaces and communities through legislative advocacy, education, training and excellence in drug and alcohol screening services.…