Case Law: A Vital Component to Understanding Workplace Drug Testing Laws

Posted on Monday, November 6th, 2023

By Yvette Farnsworth Baker, Esq. 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. Comprehensive workplace drug testing policies require knowledge of not just federal law, not just state law, but case law as well. Case law is easy… read the full article.

How Does Marijuana Impairment Impact Workplace Testing Programs?

Posted on Sunday, November 5th, 2023

By Sharon Bottcher 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 Controlled Substances Act of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration currently classifies marijuana as a Schedule I substance, meaning that it has no accepted medical use and has… read the full article.

A Closer Look at Collection Site Security and Integrity

Posted on Wednesday, October 25th, 2023

By Adam Hall 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 Department of Transportation (DOT) has rigid requirements when it comes to the sample collection process. Collectors must hold DOT certification to perform DOT collections, and collection… read the full article.

The Top 5 Things to Know About Drug Testing in Utah

Posted on Wednesday, October 11th, 2023

By Current Consulting Group (CCG) This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. What do the Sundance Film Festival, Zion National Park and Park City all have in common? Aside from being some of the most famous sources of income in the country,… read the full article.

Why Drug Test? There is a Reason

Posted on Monday, October 9th, 2023

By Adam Hall 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. Federal regulations largely impact company drug testing policies. Nationwide, employers in transportation fields are often required to adhere to rules and regulations defined by the Department of… read the full article.

Oral Fluid Testing and a New Direction for Drug Testing Policies

Posted on Friday, October 6th, 2023

By Yvette Farnsworth Baker, Esq, and Jessica Polk 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 Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced its guidelines for oral fluid drug testing and has set the workplace drug testing industry… read the full article.

Through the Collector’s Lens: Part 1

Posted on Tuesday, September 12th, 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. Collectors’ and technicians’ experiences can emphasize the importance of their role as it relates to the entirety of the drug testing process. As… read the full article.

Are Employers’ Objectives for Workplace Drug Testing Shifting?

Posted on Monday, September 11th, 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. Drug testing is an essential tool for employers to determine the presence of drugs, including prescription drugs, illicit drugs, and alcohol in an… read the full article.

Should You Conduct Pre-Employment Testing for Marijuana?

Posted on Thursday, September 7th, 2023

By Current Consulting Group (CCG) Compliance Team This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. The legalization of marijuana has spooked many employers into giving up on testing for cannabis. They either erroneously think it’s not legal to test for marijuana in their… read the full article.

The Top 5 Things to Know About Drug Testing in Pennsylvania

Posted on Wednesday, July 26th, 2023

By Current Consulting Group (CCG) Compliance Team This information is provided for educational purposes only. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein. As the fifth most populous state, Pennsylvania is generally a very “drug testing friendly” state, though the city of Philadelphia has its own rules and regulations separate from… read the full article.

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