We would like to congratulate Karen Kitchen of USA Mobile Drug Testing of Cleveland, who was recently featured on ABC’s Cleveland affiliate discussing new drug testing for synthetic drugs. “It’s another sign synthetic marijuana is surging in popularity. Employers can now drug test their workers to find out if they’re using synthetic marijuana. ‘There are Read more »
Personal Assistant’s Intoxication Bars Benefits for Her Fall at Work
In New York, an employer is not liable for compensation when the injury was solely occasioned by intoxication from alcohol of the injured worker while on duty. Case name: Kabler, 112 NYWCLR 263 (N.Y.W.C.B., Full Board 2012). Ruling: The New York Workers’ Compensation Board held that an assistant’s claim was barred because her injury was Read more »
Judges: Fla. Worker Drug Test Ban Too Broad
By CURT ANDERSON MIAMI (AP) — Gov. Rick Scott may get at least some of his state worker random drug testing program reinstated. Judges on the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said at a hearing Friday that a lower court’s decision invalidating all drug tests for some 85,000 workers may have been overbroad. The Read more »
Employers Review Drug Testing Policies
Now that recreational marijuana is legal in Colorado and Washington, employers in those states must determine how to handle employees who fail a drug test after using the drug on their own time. There are many sound reasons why employers have zero tolerance policies and engage in drug testing (including marijuana) of applicants and/or employees, Read more »
Urine Testing for Alcohol
Alcohol may be tested for using urine, there are several options. It is important to clearly order the appropriate alcohol test for your employees, offenders or patients. Ethyl Alcohol Test – also known as a UA or urine alcohol test. The detection time is 1 – 12 hours. There are several concerns with using urine alcohol Read more »
The Value and Necessity of An MRO On All Workplace Drug Test Results
An essential part of the drug testing program is the final review of results; this is performed by a Medical Review Officer (MRO). A positive laboratory test result does not automatically identify an employee or job applicant as an illegal drug user. An individual with a detailed knowledge of possible alternative medical explanations is essential Read more »
Safe and Drug Free Holiday Parties
During the holidays, employees and employers often get together to unwind and celebrate. These parties typically mean lots of music, food and drinks. If the drinks include alcohol, however, workplace celebrations can have unfortunate consequences. USA Mobile Drug Testing reminds employers to have a safe holiday season in the workplace. Here are some safe business Read more »
Legal Marijuana
USA Mobile Drug Testing compliance specialists caution DOT regulated employers that DOT covered employees cannot use marijuana even in Colorado and Washington – two states that cheered passage of referendums legalizing recreational marijuana. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is clear in its regulations that the use of marijuana is strictly prohibited for employees in DOT Read more »