Before You Hit 'Hire Why are so many companies still skipping background checks just because someone is a freelancer?
The Pilot, the Alcohol Breath Test, and the Founder Who Didn’t Flinch On the Think Business with Tyler podcast, Jared Rosenthal (founder of Health Street) tells a story that’s part procedural, part human drama, and completely unforgettable.
Meet Anthony: Health Street’s VP of IT In this month’s Employee Spotlight, we introduce Anthony, our VP of IT & Security.
Workplace Drug Testing: The Legal Stuff You Need to Know (And What’s Not Allowed!) Every employer wants a safe and productive workplace, but how far can they go when it comes to drug testing?
The Future of Drug Testing at Work: Sci-Fi or Reality? What does the future hold for drug testing at work? Will we soon rely on science fiction-inspired innovations, or are we already witnessing the reality of advanced drug testing methods?
Your Employee Failed a Drug Test—Now What? What do you do if your employee fails a drug test? Don't panic! This article explains what this means, what to do next, and the laws you must consider.
Meet Nicole: The Wizard Behind Health Street's Marketing, Design, and Content Grab a snack and learn more about Nicole's journey while she also shares some tea about Health Street!
The Myth of Cheating a Drug Test with Home Remedies This blog discusses the most common DIY drug test tricks, why they don’t work, and the risks of trying to cheat the system.
Post-Accident Testing: Because 'Oops' Isn't a Safety Strategy Everything you need to know about post-accident drug and alcohol testing so you can handle the situation professionally and avoid legal liabilities.
Know Your Rights: Legal Hemp Products Can Trigger False Positives in Drug Tests Legal hemp products are widely available, but many people don’t realize they can still trigger a positive drug test.
Cutting It Close? These are the DOT Drug Test Cut-off Levels for 2025! This blog explains how DOT drug testing works and why it matters, and it gives you insight into the most recent cut-off levels for 2025.
DOT Random Pools: The Inside Scoop on Monthly Calls! Staying on top of DOT regulations doesn’t have to be complicated, and I’m here to walk you through it. Let’s jump in!
Why Your Drug Testing Collection Site Is the Office Clown of Compliance This blog explores three essential levels of monitoring collection sites, from desk audits to in-depth site visits.
How a Diluted Drug Test Almost Derailed My Career Learn how overhydrating before a drug test can lead to a diluted result and inconclusive results on a urine drug test.
Employees' Cheat Sheet: Federal Drug & Alcohol Testing This cheat sheet helps you understand all the dos and don'ts of federal drug and alcohol testing.
Failed a DOT Drug Test? Here's How to Get Back on the Road Learn how to navigate the Return to Duty process, regain your driving privileges, and get back on the road safely. Follow these steps to comply with FMCSA regulations and resume your commercial driving career.
The Healthy Workplace: The Role of Employment Physicals & Health Testing This blog covers the role of employment physicals and health testing in mitigating liability issues, boosting productivity and a safe working environment.
Detox Products and Drug Tests: Do They Really Work? If you have used drugs recently and then you find out you will be drug tested, you may seek out detox products. But do they really work?
Caught Off Guard For a Random Drug Test? Here’s What You Need To Know Random drug testing is more common than you might think. In this blog, we will help you understand what it is, what it entails, why it’s important, the legal aspects, and best practices.
Is Your Employer Violating Your Rights With Drug Testing? This article examines employment drug testing, its best practices, and why it is so commonly used across companies in the US.
Can Employment Drug Testing Reduce Workers' Comp Insurance? This blog helps with making informed decisions about how drug testing can influence insurance premiums and workplace dynamics.
Importance of Certified Laboratories in Ensuring Accurate Drug Test Results This blog article covers the importance of SAMHSA certifications, and the risks of choosing an unreliable drug test.
The Importance of Regular Health Screenings for Desk-Bound Employees This article covers the importance of regular health screenings, even for those who work from a desk each day.
Busting the Myths: Can Second-Hand Smoke Make You Fail a Drug Test? Concerned about failing a drug test because of secondhand marijuana smoke? Find out if you're at risk.
Marijuana Laws in Ohio: What You Should Know | Health Street Ohio has joined a growing list of states in legalizing recreational marijuana. This blog provides insights into the current Ohio marijuana laws.
Why Is Drug Testing Important for Employers? Interested in how drug testing can help your business? This blog article covers why it can be more expensive not to drug test.
How a Robust Employer Drug Testing Program Can Improve Your Brand Starting an employee drug testing program is a strong sign you're serious about keeping your workplace safe and aligning with your brand's high standards.
How to Address Employee Refusal for Drug Testing: Legal and Ethical Considerations An employee or potential employee refuses to take a drug test. As an employer, what do you do? Drug test refusals are a reality that employers across the nation face every day.
Prescription Medication and Drug Testing: How Employers Can Accommodate This guide will help you learn more about prescription medication drug testing, and how to keep your workplace safe and fair for everyone.
5 Ways Health Street Can Help Streamline Your OSHA Compliance for Drug Testing Understanding the critical role of OSHA compliance and effective workplace safety measures is essential for reducing workplace injuries, illnesses, accidents, and liabilities.
Employee Drug Screenings in a Hybrid Work Environment Learn about the challenges that come with drug testing and hybrid work, concerns about drug use with remote workers, and the impact of drug use on businesses.
Top 5 Reasons to Background Check for Employment Boost your hiring process with background checks - find out why they're essential for employment success.
What Are Designer Drugs? Health Street covers what designer drugs are, tricky issues surrounding them, and how they impact workplaces. Plus, we will introduce you to employer drug testing solutions to make your workplace safer.
How to Handle Background Checks Across State Lines Health Street is here to simplify the employee background check process. In this blog article, we explain state versus federal background checks and how to determine the best approach for your business.
The Role of Vision and Hearing Tests in Pre-Employment Screenings Ensure your employees have healthier, safer workspaces with Health Street's comprehensive occupational health testing. Register your company with Health Street today for top-tier vision and hearing testing services.
Pre-Employment Health Screenings and Workplace Productivity Establish better workplace productivity and safety. Register your company for comprehensive occupational health testing with Health Street.
The Legalities of Pre-Employment Health Screenings: What Employers Need to Know Pre-employment health screenings and occupational health testing are key to workplace safety. Register your company for comprehensive and legally compliant occupational health testing with Health Street.
How Pre-Employment Health Screenings Can Reduce Health Insurance Costs Pre-employment health screenings can identify if an applicant is physically fit for a specific job. Early detection of potential health concerns can protect employees, coworkers, and clients from potential injuries.
How to Create an Occupational Health and Safety Policy For Your Company Ready to prioritize the health and safety of your employees? Register for an occupational health screening with Health Street today and take the first step towards a safer workplace.
The Basics of Pre-Employment Health Screenings: What to Expect If you are looking for new hires in an industry where safety is essential, utilizing workforce health screenings or a pre-employment medical check-up can help ensure you’ve got the best fit for each role.
Why Pre-Employment Health Screenings are Important for Employers Take the first step in safeguarding your company's success by registering for a pre-employment health screening with Health Street today.
Why Would An Employer Need Drug Testing Services? Drug testing can be a beneficial service that keeps an employer’s workplace safe and productive - learn more about why it is vital tool in ensuring employee wellness!
What Do Employment Background Checks Reveal? Background checks are essential for employers, helping to decide which candidate is best qualified for the job. Discover what these checks can reveal and how they are conducted.
How Can You Keep Your Workplace Safe? Make sure your workplace remains a safe environment by utilizing professional employment screening services. Here’s what you need to know!
What Are the Four Categories of Occupational Health Hazard? Protecting employees from occupational health hazards is critical to create a safe work environment. Learn about the four categories here.
What are the Guidelines for Drug Testing in the Workplace? Learn more about developing the drug testing policy and what are the Federal Guidelines for Drug Testing in the Workplace.
What Do Employers Look For in a Drug Test? Pre-employment drug screening is becoming standard practice for many employers. Find out what substances are being tested and how to prepare for a drug test!
Top 5 Tips for Screening Employees in 2022 Learn more about employee background screening and explore the top five tips you should know when hiring candidates.
What is the Main Purpose of Occupational Health? Keep yourself and your team safe while at work! Learn what occupational health is and how it protects employee’s rights to work in a safe place.
Top 5 Drug Testing Mistakes This article will help you understand five factors in successful employee drug testing and some of the most common drug testing mistakes.
Why Employers Should Require Pre-Employment Drug Testing Drug screening new employees is a common practice for employers. Health Street outlines methods and reasons for drug testing.
What Does Occupational Health Mean Learn what occupational health means, why it is important, and how to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.
What Do Employers Look for in Background Checks? Learn more about background checks for employment and about the biggest red flags that can be identified by background checks.
What Are Some Limitations to Drug Testing? Learn more about the limitations of drug testing in the workplace and the pros and cons of drug testing.
Why is Drug Testing Necessary in the Workplace Learn more about drug testing in the workplace. Why is it necessary and what are the benefits of random drug testing?
What Employers Need to Know About Drug and Alcohol Testing Health Street's blog covers keys points to know about pre-employment drug testing and alcohol testing.
Can My Former Employer Say I Was Fired for Failing a Drug Test? Learn more about the employment background check and the facts about why drug testing is necessary in a workplace.
What is Employment Drug Testing Learn more about employment drug testing and what are the most common drug testing methods.
Maintaining Compliance In A Changing Environment Growing a business means maintaining proper compliance. Learn more about compliance risks and operational compliance, and view drug testing compliance laws by state.
How Instant Drug Tests Can Speed Up Your Hiring Process Instant drug tests may be the solution to speeding up your hiring process. Learn more about rapid drug testing and how drug test results are reported.
How Often Do You Need a TB Test? Tuberculosis is a highly transmissible disease that affects the lungs. Certain employers require routine TB screening and testing for their employees. Learn more about how often to test for TB here.
What does a standard drug test screen for? A standard drug test is one that detects certain common substances. At Health Street, drug tests range from 5 panel (five different drugs) to a comprehensive 25 panel drug test.
What is a Workplace Physical Employment Physicals such as a DOT Physical are occupational health exams that assess a person's physical capacity to perform the functions of the job requirements.
Do Temp Agencies Drug Test Whether a company insists on temp workers taking pre-employment drug tests depends on the business and the position being filled.
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.
How Rapid Drug Tests Work When should employers use in-lab drug testing versus considering an instant drug test? Read on to find the answers to common questions regarding rapid drug tests.
Breathalyzer for THC - Why the Weedalyzer Does Not Work If THC is being treated like Alcohol by the law, why do drug tests still treat it as entirely illegal? Because there is no Weedalyzer. Find out why not.
Drug Tests without THC In response to rapidly changing laws surrounding legal marijuana use, Health Street announced a full slate of employment drug testing panels that exclude testing for marijuana.
Background Screening, Explained Background screenings can vary between companies. Usually, they verify a person’s work history, education and degrees, criminal record, and references.
Top 5 Background Screening Mistakes Don't miss out on this post as we fill you in on the top 5 background screening mistakes!
Background Check Companies Fined $13M Two of the country's biggest background screening companies routinely reported misattributed or expunged criminal records to employers - 70% of the time!
Staffing Agencies Drug Test New Hires Employers are increasingly turning to staffing agencies to drug test applicants and weed out users before they even see them.
Will Issue 3 Change OH Drug Testing? Ohio residents will vote on Issue 3 to legalize the use of marijuana for medical and recreational purposes. How could its passing impact the way businesses drug test their employees?
Employee Background Check 101 56% of all job applications contain incorrect facts, 65 million Americans have criminal records, but there is a 41% error rate in the national criminal database!
Benefits of Workplace Drug Testing for Employers and Employees Workplace drug testing is one tool that allows employers to make sure that safety and productivity remain optimal, both of which provide quantifiable returns on the cost of the tests.
Legal Marijuana and Employment Drug Screening This article covers the challenges brought on by legal marijuana and drug testing in the workplace and tips to help employers adjust.
Drug Test At Work It seems every company has a drug-free workplace these days, but are they effective in achieving their stated goals? Does a simple pre-employment urine test mean a company is truly drug free?
