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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.…

Businesses struggle to keep up to date with the latest rules & regulations of Clearinghouse. NMS is here to help! Clearinghouse™ National Drug & Alcohol Screening is an association that all businesses and corporations must comply with, in accordance with the FMCSA. Businesses tend to struggle to keep up with all the new rules and…

Labor unions emerged in the American workforce as a result of a 1768 strike among New York journeymen tailors who were protesting a wage reduction. Unionization has several pros, like mediating better wages, benefits, etc., and cons, such as members having to pay dues or fees and dividing a workforce into union and nonunion. Over…

Urine screening has been widely used for several decades to help employers hire and maintain health and safety among their teams. However, oral fluid testing is gaining traction from employers and is causing significant shifts in testing programs. While the DOT is developing the appropriate guidelines for these collections, the U.S. Department of Transportation Custody…