Drug Testing
Should You Still Conduct Marijuana Drug Tests?
As the years pass, marijuana continues to be a hotly contested subject, especially regarding the workplace. Employers often wonder what their role in marijuana drug tests is and if they should conduct a marijuana drug test. Currently, it’s quite common for employers to use drug tests initially during the hiring process and conduct random drug…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Random Drug Testing in the Workplace
Many times, employers require potential employees to submit to a drug test as part of the hiring process before being offered a position. But what about current employees? They can also be subject to random drug testing. Employers want to create a safe environment for all of their work staff. Drug use can prevent employees…
Read MoreDrug Testing, Background Checks and Finding Work While Sober
Finding a job in today’s economic times can be difficult, to say the least. A shortage of jobs, a population lacking necessary skills and rising costs for employers, all make the landscape what it currently is. For employers, the need to hire the right people is always top of mind. Wasting time and resources to…
Read MoreNew Hires & Drug Testing: What You Should Know
Hiring new employees is a cumbersome task. From vetting the right candidates, to scouring resumes and ultimately starting the application and hiring process – there is a lot involved. Depending on the industry you’re in and the state you reside, there can be several other factors that also come into play as well. Drug Testing…
Read MoreShould a Pre-Employment Background Check Include Drug Testing?
When companies are looking for candidates to hire for open positions, they routinely conduct background checks. Many employers also conduct pre-employment drug testing. In some cases, drug testing is required by law, but in many cases it is up to the discretion of the employer. Is Pre-Employment Drug Testing Required? Most companies across the United…
Read MoreWhy You Should Conduct a Background Check before Hiring a Caregiver for an Elderly Family Member
As the American population gets older and more and more people enter retirement, families are concerned about caring for their loved ones. Many senior citizens want to continue living in their homes instead of moving to an assisted living facility or a nursing home. If family members are unable to provide care as often as…
Read MoreAre Background Checks Required for Youth Sports Coaches?
Many children of all ages participate in youth sports through their schools or community organizations. Parents enroll their kids in sports to develop their athletic abilities and to teach values like teamwork and social skills. Parents expect their children to be safe and to be trained and supervised by people who are responsible and trustworthy.…
Read MoreBackground Checks for School Bus Drivers
Something new is taking place for school bus drivers in one area of the country. They will soon have to undergo background checks. It’s happening in Aiken County, South Carolina. Public school officials say potential school bus drivers will be subject to driving and criminal history checks. This comes in the wake of several DUI…
Read MoreBackground Check for Teachers
The importance of background checks is once again in the news. This time, it’s happening in Kansas. A bill is before the state senate that would require all teachers to undergo background checks. The state board of education is behind the bill. One possible sticking point is the fact that the bill also allows for…
Read MoreWill you get Caught Lying on a Job Application?
Most companies do background checks when hiring and this makes it very difficult for someone to lie on their application.
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