Five Critical Things to Know About Sample Collections

Posted on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023

By Adam Hall, Staff Writer & Editor at Current Consulting Group (CCG) Click Here to View the Original Article on the CCG Website Note: This article is provided for educational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal advice. The reader retains full responsibility to ensure compliance with all applicable laws relative to… read the full article.

Understanding Drug Abuse and Impairment in the Workplace

Posted on Monday, May 22nd, 2023

By Yvette Farnsworth Baker, Esq., Senior Legal Consultant at Current Consulting Group (CCG) Click Here to View the Original Article on the CCG Website Note: This article is provided for educational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal advice. The reader retains full responsibility to ensure compliance with all applicable laws relative… read the full article.

Top 5 Things to Know about Drug Testing in Washington

Posted on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023

By Amanda Jones, Staff Writer & Editor at Current Consulting Group (CCG) Click Here to View the Original Article on the CCG Website This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. Washington is known as the Evergreen State. The state has no shortage… read the full article.

Navigating Problem Collections

Posted on Monday, May 15th, 2023

By Adam Hall, Staff Writer & Editor at Current Consulting Group (CCG) This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. The sample collection procedure for a drug test is typically a fairly simple process. Although a collector may experience obstacles, such as a… read the full article.

Employers Can Break the Cycle with Education and Training

Posted on Friday, May 12th, 2023

By Sharon Bottcher, Director of Policy Services at Current Consulting Group (CCG) This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. According to the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 40.3 million Americans, aged 12 or older, had a substance use… read the full article.

Improving Our Advocacy For Safer Marijuana Laws

Posted on Wednesday, May 10th, 2023

By Yvette Farnsworth Baker, Esq., Senior Legal Consultant at Current Consulting Group (CCG) This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. One of the most alarming current trends in workplace drug testing law is legislation that prohibits employers from disciplining for a positive… read the full article.

The Top 5 Things to Know About Drug Testing in: Illinois

Posted on Monday, March 27th, 2023

By Amanda Jones, Staff Writer & Editor at Current Consulting Group (CCG) This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. Illinois does not provide employers with much guidance regarding drug testing, which can make an employer’s goal of maintaining a safe, drug-free work… read the full article.

When an Employer is Responsible for the Acts of Drug-Abusing Employees

Posted on Thursday, March 23rd, 2023

By Yvette Farnsworth Baker, Esq., Senior Legal Consultant at Current Consulting Group (CCG) This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. While most employers are quick to see the benefits of workplace drug testing, others remain unsure. In addition to a host of… read the full article.

State Drug Testing Law 101: Knowing the Basics Is Critical to Your Success

Posted on Wednesday, March 15th, 2023

By Bill Current, President and Founder of Current Consulting Group (CCG) This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. Which state drug testing law applies to companies that are in multiple states? Are you required to test non-DOT covered employees in the same… read the full article.

How to Avoid Common Mistakes to Optimize Your Drug Testing Policy

Posted on Monday, February 20th, 2023

By Sharon Bottcher, Director of Policy Services at Current Consulting Group (CCG) This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. Overall drug use and alcohol use in the United States is on the rise.¹ According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics… read the full article.

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