The answer to the title’s question, “Can an infrequent smoker pass a marijuana hair test is a solid probably. Undoubtedly, that answer is disappointing news if you only popped in here to confirm your hope that the answer would be a sound no. You won’t pass a marijuana hair test if you’ve smoked, eaten, or Read more »
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FMCSA Downgrading CDL if Driver Tests Positive
The Federal Motor Carriers Safety Association (FMCSA) has implemented a new rule for the safety-sensitive workforce that takes effect on Monday, November 18, 2024. State driver licensing agencies (SDLAs) will begin downgrading the CDL licenses of commercial drivers who receive drug and alcohol violations. This is Phase 2 of the FMCSA’s most recent push to Read more »
Marijuana Measures Didn’t Make It
Florida, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota put legalizing marijuana to a vote on November 5th. Almost half the country has legalized marijuana for either recreational or medical use so many assumed the measures would easily pass in all four states. As it turns out, there was only one. Nebraska voted yes, but— Nebraska had Read more »
DOT Publishes Final Rule Amending Oral Fluid Testing
The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced earlier this week that it published its final rule amending its oral fluid testing regulations. The final rule becomes effective on December 5, 2024. It amends several sections of the oral fluid drug testing regulations. Here’s a quick summary, but the DOT urges employers to view the document in full. Read more »
How Does Return to Duty Drug Testing Work?
All employers can drug test an employee who has been allowed to return to work after completing a drug rehabilitation program. However, employers of the general workforce who are allowing an employee to come back to work in this instance may refer to the test as something other than a “return-to-duty” test. That’s because these Read more »
If Amendment 3 Passes, How Long Must Consumers Wait?
Floridians who hope Amendment 3 passes legalizing recreational marijuana will soon learn how many people marked their ballots with “yes” on November 5th. The measure must receive at least 60% of the vote to pass. If it does, adults over the age of 21 will be able to purchase and possess up to three ounces Read more »
Is Your Random Drug Test Truly Random?
If you don’t include a random drug test in your drug-free program, you might consider it after you hear this news! A whopping 40% of illicit drug users in the United States say that when a company drug tests, they aren’t likely to apply. That’s nearly half! Even so, that leaves a lot of people Read more »
DEA Warns Public to Avoid Online Pharmacies
The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) put out a warning on October 4,2024 warning the public of the dangers of purchasing medication from online pharmacies. The warning stated that there has been an increase in illegal online pharmacies selling and shipping counterfeit merchandise made with fentanyl and methamphetamine. Unsuspecting U.S. citizens believe they’re purchasing Read more »