The Value of Employee Training: What Does Your State Say About It?
“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 […]
Has the State of New York Declared War on Drug Testing for Marijuana?
“Is it now illegal to test for marijuana in New York ?” This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. Lately, the number one question we have been receiving at the Current Consulting Group is this: “Is it now illegal to test for marijuana […]
NMS Management Services, Inc. Receives Accreditation Award from NDASA
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. […]
Is your business complying with Clearinghouse’s™ new rules & regulations?
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 within guidance of the FMCSA. Businesses tend to struggle with keeping up to date with all new rules […]
Latest Updates on the Organizing of the Marijuana Union
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 v. nonunion. Over […]
Can Employers Begin Using Oral Fluid Drug Testing?
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 […]
Top 4 Reasons You May Be Audited by the FMCSA
Are audits conducted at random, or is there a rhyme and reason as to who is selected by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)? There are quite a few triggers that can spark an audit from the FMCSA. That being said, your drivers and your company are not just being pulled out of a […]
4 Ways a Random Drug Testing Program Benefits Employers
There are several components to creating a safe and healthy work environment, and ensuring that your team is not being negatively affected by illegal substances is one of them. Companies have been implementing drug testing programs for decades now in order to enhance their employee safety and workplace performance. In some lines of work, such […]
Everything You Need to Know About the May 2021 Roadcheck
The road is an unpredictable place. From poor driving to inclement weather and unsafe driving conditions, there are a number of things that lead to possible accidents. In an effort to reinforce the importance of driver and vehicle safety, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) conducts an Annual International Roadcheck. This is a 72-hour enforcement […]
How To Get a COVID-19 Vaccine in Each State
With several COVID-19 vaccines now available, in record time, learning exactly how to get vaccinated can be a little overwhelming. One of the largest contributors to the confusion is that each state’s vaccine distribution is managed differently, which means eligibility requirements, appointment setting, and guidelines and regulations vary state-to-state. In addition to each state having […]