The Department of Transportation requires employers of the safety-sensitive workforce to adhere to strict regulations. For instance, anyone who wants to drive in the trucking industry must submit to a DOT drug screen as part of the hiring process. If you’re going to employ the general workforce, the decision as to whether or not you Read more »
Drug Testing Articles
Has DOT Approved the Hair Follicle Test Yet?
The Department of Transportation (DOT) began discussing whether it should allow hair follicle drug testing back in 1997 when it was first released. It was 2004 before the DOT submitted a proposal to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requesting the new drug test be allowed. However, HHS rejected the proposal due to Read more »
Some States Blocking Marijuana Drug Test
The marijuana drug test detects tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). It’s what gets people high—but if people use pot at home, they can flunk the test at work weeks later. Therefore, employers who operate their businesses in states where marijuana is legal are taking a lot of flak if they test for the drug. Marijuana advocates say it’s Read more »
HHS Wants Input On Oral Fluid and Urine Drug Tests
On April 7, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced it wants comments regarding proposed revisions to both the urine and oral fluid drug tests. The HHS is accepting comments on the revisions through June 6, 2022. The Department of Transportation (DOT) must follow the HHS scientific guidelines for DOT-regulated drug testing Read more »
DOT Extends Comment Period for Incorporating Oral Fluid Drug Test
On February 28th, 2022, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced making changes to its employee drug test that allows the use of the oral fluid drug test. Originally, the DOT set the comment period to close on March 30, 2022. However, the DOT has extended the closing date for comment submissions. Comments will now be Read more »
DOT Proposes Amending Drug Testing Policy
Yes, you read the title correctly. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is proposing changes to its drug testing policy. What will those changes entail? The news broke over a year ago that the Department of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) had approved the mouth swab drug test as an alternative to the Read more »