The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) recently sounded the alarm issuing a memorandum advising all military personnel to refrain from consuming poppy seeds found in baked goods and other food sources. The reason is that poppy seeds can become contaminated with morphine and codeine during the harvesting process. Both drugs form naturally in the poppy Read more »
Drug Testing Articles
Employee Drug Testing: It’s for Safety’s Sake
Employee drug testing offers employers many benefits that include lower absenteeism and increased productivity. However, neither of those is the number one reason that employers drug test. The main reason that employers choose to operate a drug-free workplace is for safety’s sake. Someone who is using drugs while at work has likely already formed an Read more »
Drug Testing Can Actually Lower Business Costs
Some news outlets are reporting that inflation is slowing down. However, some business owners across the country may beg to differ. If you’re one of them—and you’re to the point of cutting costs to keep your business afloat—employee drug testing shouldn’t make the list. In fact, it may help you lower your overall costs. Once Read more »
DOT Drug Screen Vs Non: Is There a Difference?
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 »
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 »