How to Avoid Common Mistakes when Optimizing Your Drug Testing Policy
By Sharon Bottcher This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. Overall drug and alcohol use in the United States continues to be on the rise.1 According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics (NCDAS), almost 32 million people (11.7% of the […]
Federal Law, State Law, Local Law: Who Rules?
This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. By Yvette Farnsworth Baker, Esq. Employers often find that federal regulations, state laws, and local ordinances are at odds with each other, and are faced with the question of which is more important – federal, […]
Or Understanding MVR Rules and Regulations: A Guide for Employers
By CCG Staff This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. Introduction: In baseball there is a certain rule called an infield fly. This rule calls the batter out if they hit a fair fly ball in the infield that could be caught […]
What Employers Should Know About DOT Oral Fluid Testing
The good news for employers covered by the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing regulations is the agency issued a final rule for lab-based oral fluid drug testing on May 1, 2023. The bad news is employers may not use oral fluid testing, yet. Certain conditions, such as the certification of at least […]
Oral Fluid Drug Testing: The Pros Far Outweigh the Cons
By Brian P. Feeley, Current Consulting Group This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. While oral fluid drug testing currently represents a minority of all workplace drug tests conducted in the United States, interest in oral fluid has been increasing since the […]
Employer Training
By CCG Staff This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. There are many options available for those looking for substance abuse training, and it can be quite difficult to find a good fit. Often, employers wonder what type of training they need, […]