In October 2010, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) created stricter drug testing rules for employees of federally regulated employers that include lower cutoff levels for substances like amphetamines and cocaine. At the same time, the DOT added substances like ecstasy and heroin to the required drug testing list for transportation workers in [...]
According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Survey Findings: Workplace Violence, published on February 29, 2012, more than one third of organizations reported that they have experienced violence or threats of violence in their organization. Therefore, it is critical that all employers understand the risks of workplace violence and potential [...]
Background screening used to be a manual and time-consuming process conducted primarily by larger organizations. However, with the advent of affordable, user-friendly and compliance-driven on-demand screening solutions, more and more small businesses are able to effectively leverage background screening to mitigate hiring risks and improve quality of hire.
To better understand how and [...]
This week, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) passed new guidance that affects how employers use arrest and conviction records in their employment decisions under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
While it appears the guidance calls for a tighter screening process, employers retain their right to use criminal reports in [...]
When an organization addresses medical marijuana in its drug-free workplace policy, it must carefully consider both state and federal regulations. However, regulations vary widely from state to state and often state regulations directly contradict federal law which makes addressing medical marijuana in a drug-free workplace policy complex.
Additionally, employers that have workers in [...]
In 2010, Massachusetts lawmakers passed the Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) reform bill to create more employment opportunities for individuals with prior criminal offenses. The Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS) will be rolling out new CORI regulations.
Employers must obtain authorization from applicants before obtaining a CORI report [...]
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