A common question we get from both employers and applicants is, “how long are substances detectable in a drug test?” Of course, like many questions worthy of asking, the answer is, “it depends.” There are three variables that will significantly influence drug detection timelines (or the detection ability at all)— drug test type, drug test …
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According to the National Safety Council, almost 9 percent of working adults have a substance use disorder of some kind. When broken down by industry, construction trades see the highest percentage of their employees with SUDs at around 19 percent. Second is service occupations at approximately 15 percent, and third is transportation and material moving …
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We frequently get questions regarding drug tests and substance screening practices—and understandably so. Employers want to make sure they are implementing the best processes for their needs while offering the most comfortable experience possible to their candidates. While it may seem as simple as collecting a quick urine sample and getting an instant result, there …
The general perception of cannabis has undergone quite an evolution in recent years. This evolution has inspired several changes to state workplace practices and regulations. They are introducing greater complexity to the hiring equation. Here are some insights that can help clarify an often complicated and controversial issue. Important Cannabis Basics to Understand While it …
As an HR professional have you ever imagined what happens if an employee fails a drug test? No employer is comfortable handling a drug menace with potential job applicants, or even with existing employees. And yet, it is vital that every company has an air-tight policy to deal with this kind of problem. What happens …
Recently I read an article in USA Today, entitled, “As (the) nation struggles with (the) opioid crisis, workers bring addiction to the job.”1 The article transcends the recent legalization of recreational drug usage and the full addiction of opioids in the workplace. The article is about Chris Tullock, a recovering addict. Decades ago, Chris Tullock …
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