Compliance
Compliance is key in both background screening and drug testing. Check out some of our resources to help you stay as up-to-date as possible in keeping your organization compliant.
Compliance
Resources To Help You Stay Compliant In A Changing Market
FCRA Compliance
Adverse Action
CBD Oil: What Employers Should know
New Referral Program
Who could use a little extra cash this time of year? Please help us spread the employment screening love by referring friends and associates to Blueline Services. As a holiday season THANK YOU, you'll get a $50-$200 Amazon gift card for every referral that becomes a...
FCRA Compliance: 613 Letters
Background screening compliance is a growing national issue. As the industry matures and evolves, so do the rules, regulations and best practices. In January, Blueline Serivces will implement a new notice called the “613 Letter” for all clients. This is deemed a “best...
SAMHSA’s New Oral Fluid Guidelines
The Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) department has recently established scientific and technical guidelines for the inclusion of oral fluid specimens in the Mandatory Guidelines for...
Workforce Drug Positivity Increases Within Multiple Industries
Quest Diagnostics, one of our trusted laboratory and clinic partners recently released some new information they found in their yearly Drug Testing Index analysis. We published an article earlier this year all about the 2018 Drug Testing Index results that released...
Busting Common Marijuana Myths
With marijuana's recent legalization across many areas in the country, there has been an increase in misinformation being spread about the drug. While there are many reasons behind the legalization of weed, several common arguments in favor of marijuana are...
Marijuana: Frequently Asked Questions
Working in the drug testing industry, we get a lot of the same questions concerning different drugs, rules, regulations, and screening policies. Quest Diagnostics, one of our laboratory and clinic partners, recently published some answers to their frequently asked...
CBD Oil: What Employers Should Know
CBD oil has been rapidly growing in popularity across the country as a cure-all for everything from headaches to anxiety to cancer. CBD or cannabidiol is generally believed to the be active "medical" ingredient in cannabis and is one of over 500 chemicals found in the...
FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Query Plans
With registration for the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse coming up soon, the Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA) has announced their query plan options for employers. These query plans will become available for purchase during Clearinghouse registration...
FMCSA Updates With More Information About Clearinghouse
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has recently announced changes to their drug testing and alcohol forms as well as expanded their FAQ section to include more answers to common questions they've been receiving. Set to take effect beginning in...
2019 Update: Marijuana In The Workplace
Over 80% of employers are concerned about safety in the workplace with regards to marijuana's recreational legalization in many states, according to Current Consulting Group's 2019 employer survey. One of the biggest worries or impacts following marijuana's...