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How to Avoid Common Mistakes to Optimize Your Drug Testing Policy

Overall drug use and alcohol use in the United States is on the rise. According to the National...

Impact of New Drug Testing Laws

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How Does Drug Testing Enhance Workplace Health and Safety?

Many employers rely on pre-employment drug testing as part of their hiring process. Many...

The Impact of State Marijuana Laws on Employment

As more and more states relax their marijuana laws, a growing number of employers have begun to...

The Future of Drug Testing Is Now

Workplace drug testing has been around for decades, and the primary focus on safety in the...

Is Removing Marijuana From Your Drug Testing Panel a New Trend?

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State Drug Testing and Workers’ Compensation Denial Regulations

Many states incentivize employers to make use of workplace drug testing through workers’...

Drug Testing Laws in 2021 and What to Expect in 2022

16 states and the District of Columbia have fully legalized Marijuana and 33 states have legalized...

Federal Law, State Law, Local Law: Who Rules?

Employers often find that federal regulations, state laws, and local ordinances are at odds with...

Drug Testing in 2022: What to Look for in the New Year

It’s safe to say that 2021 will be remembered for a lot of things we had hoped were behind us—a...

Philadelphia's New Ban On Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing

On January 1, 2022, a new Philadelphia ordinance took effect. The rule was passed by the...