by mallred | Feb 13, 2019 | Drug Testing, In the News
There is no shortage of addictive substances out there, but some are more dangerous than others. What makes a drug more dangerous or addictive? And what are the potential consequences of using certain drugs? Professor David Nutt, a psychiatrist and director of...
by mallred | Jan 11, 2019 | Complete Employee Screening, Drug Testing, In the News, Industry News
A 2018 survey of employers within the U.S. found that 5% are considering removing marijuana from their workplace drug testing panel in the upcoming year. With all the changing laws, at a first glance removing marijuana may seem like a good idea—but is it really? What...
by mallred | Oct 4, 2018 | Drug Testing, In the News, Industry News
New court rulings have favored medicinal marijuana users who are trying to gain or keep jobs, prompting employers to be wary of changing laws. Last month, a federal court in Connecticut ruled that refusing to hire a medical marijuana user after they tested positive...
by mallred | Jun 2, 2017 | Complete Employee Screening
New laws regarding marijuana use have left many employers confused about what kinds of actions should be taken concerning drug testing. With 29 states now allowing the use of medical marijuana and eight states allowing recreational use, where does that leave...
by mallred | Apr 20, 2017 | #EmployeeFromHell, Complete Employee Screening
Are your employees showing up to work high? If they are, it looks like you’re not alone. A study conducted in 2014 found that nearly 1 in 10 Americans were showing up to work high on marijuana. Most work places have a zero-tolerance drug policy. And for good...
