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The Pre-Employment Hiring Tips Blog is a comprehensive compilation of articles of interest to recruiting and hiring staff. Learn about new laws affecting your state, new technology to make your job easier, and guidance to help your company avoid lawsuits and ensure compliance with all laws and regulations.
Drug Testing in Maine and Oklahoma: New Compliance Obligations for Employers
Maine and Oklahoma have enacted new drug testing requirements affecting employer compliance obligations. Oklahoma’s Medical Marijuana Act amendments effective November 1, 2026, provide employers with greater discretion to base adverse actions on marijuana use….
New Jersey Employers Now Face Private Lawsuits for Cannabis-Based Hiring Decisions
New Jersey employers face new legal exposure following a May 26, 2026 court decision allowing private lawsuits for cannabis-based hiring decisions. While pre-employment drug testing for cannabinoid metabolites remains permissible, employers must carefully evaluate…
A Dual Framework Emerges: Marijuana’s Schedule III Reclassification and the Road Ahead for Employers
The DOJ’s 2026 decision to move certain medical marijuana products to Schedule III has created a “dual framework” under federal law. While the change recognizes accepted medical uses for some cannabis products, recreational marijuana remains federally illegal….
The Ultimate Guide to THC Testing and Impairment Testing
A guide explains the difference between THC testing and cannabis impairment testing. Traditional THC tests — using urine, saliva, blood, or hair — detect past cannabis use but cannot reliably determine whether a person is currently impaired. Because THC can remain in…
Federal Drug Testing Rule Will Require ‘Directly Observed’ Urine Collection from Truck Drivers
The U.S. Department of Transportation has finalized a drug-testing rule requiring directly observed urine collection in certain cases involving safety-sensitive workers, including truck drivers. The rule applies when oral fluid testing is unavailable or impractical…
Maine: State Enacts Law Protecting Medical Cannabis Patients from Workplace Discrimination
Maine has enacted a new law protecting medical cannabis patients from workplace discrimination, reinforcing job-related safeguards for registered users. The measure limits employers from taking adverse action against employees or applicants solely based on their…
Alabama: Following Years of Delays, Patients Can Finally Access Authorized Medical Cannabis Products
Alabama has finally begun allowing patients to access state-authorized medical cannabis after years of delays in launching its program. Licensed dispensaries are now opening, enabling registered patients with physician approvals to purchase regulated cannabis products…
Drug Testing in Maine and Oklahoma: New Compliance Obligations for Employers
New laws in Maine and Oklahoma will significantly change employer drug-testing requirements in 2026. Maine’s amendments impose stricter procedural safeguards, including written documentation of observable impairment before reasonable-suspicion testing, expanded…
Scaut, Trinsic Bring Reusable Digital Credentials to Background Screening
Scaut and Trinsic have partnered to bring reusable digital credentials and cryptographically verified digital identities to employment background screening. The integration allows employers to verify candidates using trusted digital credentials — such as mobile…
Nametag Launches Identity Verification Platform for AI-Era Hiring Fraud
Nametag has launched Recruit, an identity verification platform designed to combat AI-driven hiring fraud, including deepfake interviews, AI-generated résumés, synthetic identities, and candidate impersonation. The platform verifies that applicants are real…
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