Recent Articles
What Does the DOT Clearinghouse Mean for My Business?
The DOT Clearinghouse is the new, secure, online database used by the Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. It is intended to eventually replace the ad-hoc and manual procedures that FMCSA-regulated employers currently follow when confirming that their drivers are free of any past drug or alcohol program violations.
Ensure Office Staff Remain Safe as Businesses Start to Reopen
Businesses throughout the nation have taken a hit due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now that it's back to the office for many people, business managers and owners have many concerns about the safety of their staff.
Resume Fraud: More Common Than You Think
For many applicants looking for work in today’s ever more competitive job market, standing out from the crowd is a major priority. As a result, resume fraud has become a serious concern for many employers as applicants do everything they can to secure lucrative jobs.
How Rapid Drug Tests Work
When should employers use in-lab drug testing versus considering an instant drug test? When it comes to rapid drug testing, questions often arise about the accuracy of these tests as well as how they work. Read on to find the answers to common questions regarding rapid drug tests.
Is the Opioid Crisis Getting Better?
In late 2018, an opioid response act, officially known as the SUPPORT Act, was passed into law. Since then, there has been much debate over whether the country is any better off. Is the opioid epidemic decreasing? Have opioid prescription rates gone down? What is the status of the opioid epidemic in the United States today and what does it mean for employers and the general population?
When Employees Test Positive for COVID-19
Since COVID-19 is a highly communicable disease, an outbreak in the workplace is always a possibility. These factors play a central role in how businesses are choosing to operate in 2020, influencing their decisions on COVID-19 testing, the hiring and onboarding processes, and how to handle legal liability implications tied to coronavirus outbreaks in the workplace.