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Supply Chain Disruptions: Is It Marijuana or Is It Amazon?

The new rules of the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, enforced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), have caused many truck drivers to fail their drug tests. There have been over 72,000 truck drivers taken off roads in the US since January 2020....

Add This to Your 2022 Checklist: Review Your Drug Testing Policy

In states that have legalized marijuana, employers are required to prove there is a connection between a positive drug test and actual impairment before adverse employment action can be taken. Therefore, it’s critical that you review your drug policy now to ensure...

LEARN FROM FORD MOTOR CO.’S DRUG TESTING MISTAKE

Choosing whether or not to implement a drug testing policy for your workplace can be a difficult decision. While society is taking a more relaxed view of casual drug use, employers are still held liable for workplace actions involving drugs and alcohol. Implementing a...

It’s Been a While Since Breaking Bad, so Here’s Your Refresher Course on Illegal Drugs

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a major increase in substance abuse across the US. This, along with marijuana legalization and growing access to drugs, means that substance use will continue to rise. Even if you forgot everything you learned from Breaking Bad, we've...

Important Compliance Updates

Important Compliance Updates Here’s a short list of important compliance updates highlighting critical information about laws that a few different states have enacted recently. Keep up to date with any compliance changes by using Blueline Services for your...

Ban the Box?

Proper employment screening is the most effective way for companies to reduce their overall risk and liability. Background checks help ensure a quality hiring decision and save your company time and money. Ban the box policies have tightened the regulations on...

DOT Update- You Should Take This Seriously

The Office of Management and Budget approved a revised Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF) on August 17, 2020. Use of the old form was authorized via DOT update through August 29, 2021. DOT-regulated employers and service agents must use the revised...

Amazon Has Entered the Jungle of Serious Employee Risk & Liability

Organizations across the U.S. are beginning to adjust their drug-testing policies to eliminate screening for marijuana. Amazon is one company that has decided to no longer screen for marijuana use. Amazon plans to treat it the same as alcohol use and only monitor for...

How Drug Testing Can Prevent Workplace Death

Drug overdoses can happen anywhere, and the workplace is not exempt from these problems. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reported that drug overdose deaths at work have increased for seven years in a row. Drug Overdose Rates...

Compliance Updates for Louisiana and New York

Louisiana and New York made some legislative changes over the last few months regarding background checks. Let’s take a look at the laws Louisiana and New York have enacted to stay on top of these new regulations. Louisiana Law Updates- June 2021 Louisiana enacted...

Employers Want Background AND Credit Checks?!

Aug 8, 2016 | #EmployeeFromHell, Caption Contest Blog, Complete Employee Screening, Industry News, Uncategorized

It may come as surprising news to some, but many employers, in addition to using employee background checks, may also want a credit check on you. This might not seem like a big deal to some, but for those who do not have the best credit, this is definitely a...

Finding the Right Tenants

Aug 1, 2016 | #EmployeeFromHell, Caption Contest Blog, Complete Employee Screening, Industry News, Uncategorized

Everyone has heard the stories. Renters trashing flats, stealing from neighbors, selling drugs right out of apartments… it’s not even newsworthy anymore! But for landlords, a single incident like one of these can mean the difference between staying afloat...

What is an Investigative Consumer Report?

Jul 14, 2016 | #EmployeeFromHell, Caption Contest Blog, Complete Employee Screening, Industry News, Uncategorized

The FCRA §603(e) defines an Investigative Consumer Report (an ICR) as “a report or portion thereof in which information on a consumer’s character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living is obtained through personal interviews with...

The Flaws of Employee Criminal Record Checks

May 31, 2016 | #EmployeeFromHell, Caption Contest Blog, Complete Employee Screening, Industry News, Uncategorized

What actually goes into a background check? When picturing the process, you might imagine a private investigator going over all of the different documents and records you have signed over the years. Maybe he continues investigating by interviewing your...

Drugs and Alcohol Becoming More Common at Work?

May 10, 2016 | #EmployeeFromHell, Caption Contest Blog, Complete Employee Screening, Industry News, Uncategorized

The past 15 years have seen pitched battles over legalized marijuana and a growing acceptance of recreational drug use. However, with this rise has also come an increase in workplace drug usage. According to a series of studies conducted by Quest...

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