Prescription drug abuse has made national news in the last few years. In March 2016, President Obama noted that “prescription opioid abuse and...
MoreShortage of Drug-Free Job Applicants
It is no secret that the country has a drug problem and, according to Briefings magazine, that problem is increasingly spilling over into the...
MoreFMCSA Finalizes Rule on National Drug and Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced a final rule establishing a...
MoreBy the Numbers: Drug Detection Window by SpecimenType
Quest Diagnostics’ By the Numbers series recently took a closer look at the numbers, facts and data that impact workplace drug testing programs...
MoreThe Opioid Addiction Epidemic Grows in the Workplace
It’s no secret that Americans – and their employers – have an opioid problem. The Washington Post recently shared that one-third of long-term...
MoreDistrict Court Wrestles with Interpretation of Webpage in Background Check Disclosure Lawsuit
The Fair Credit Reporting Act requires that employers provide prospective applicants with a disclosure before obtaining a pre-employment...
MoreRite Aid Seeks Dismissal of Job Applicant Background Check Class Action
Last month, Rite Aid filed a motion to dismiss a proposed Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) class-action in the District Court for the Eastern...
MoreFirst Settlement Reached Under Illinois
A Cook County Circuit Court in Chicago recently issued a final approval for a $1.5 million settlement between L.A. Tan Enterprises Inc. and a...
MoreCalifornia Law Restricts Employers From Asking About Juvenile Criminal History
Effective Jan. 1, California employers will be restricted from asking about, seeking or using a California applicant or employee’s juvenile...
MorePhiladelphia to Prohibit Inquiries About Applicant’s Wage History
The Philadelphia Fair Practices Ordinance (Ordinance) is being amended to make it an unlawful employment practice for an employer or employment...
MoreCity of Los Angeles Adopts Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance
The city of Los Angeles has adopted the Fair Chance Initiative Ordinance (Ordinance), which aims to eliminate a barrier to employment for persons...
MoreIt’s Here! The New Form I-9
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued the revised Employment Verification form (Form I-9). All employers must complete a new Form...
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