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As the military began to test for synthetic drugs, Ellsworth Air Force Base became one of but a few employers in the Rapid City area to test for these substances. In addition to the start of testing, the base has also scheduled a town hall meeting on May 10 to discuss the dangers [...]
An oil refinery in Texas is pioneering an innovative testing compliance tool, as part of its commitment to provide a safe working environment for their employees.
It was critical to identify those workers who are using illegal drugs, especially workers who are in safety sensitive positions. Failure to screen these workers often results in increased [...]
On May 1st, the United States Navy will begin testing for prescription drug abuse, as shared in a Navy news release.
Xanax and Vicodin, highly addictive drugs that belong to the benzodiazepine and hydrocodone prescription drug families, will be included in the Navy’s random urinalysis testing starting Tuesday.
Army spokesman Troy [...]
An executive order that called for Florida’s state workers to undergo drug testing has been blocked by a federal judge Thursday.
Federal District Judge Ursula Ungaro ruled that an executive order issued by Florida governor Rick Scott was in violation of constitutional guarantees against unreasonable search and seizure, as it “does not [...]
An executive order signed by West Virginia governor Earl Ray Tomblin on April 24 will make it mandatory for West Virginia residents enrolled in state job training programs to undergo drug testing.
Tomblin released the following statement: “I continuously hear from business leaders located all across the state, that they have jobs available [...]
A Tennessee activist posed a challenge to lawmakers regarding drug testing for welfare recipients, calling on them to submit to the same drug test as well.
The challenge was extended by citizen activist Alex Friedman, who described a proposed legislation that will make it mandatory for residents to submit to drug testing [...]
Officials in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, shared that the number of job applicants who fail drug tests are causing concern, with companies saying that they are having a hard time finding people who could pass drug tests.
Based on discussions with employers, according to Annie Short, grant coordinator for Healthiest Manitowoc County 2020, as many [...]
Fair Work Australia rules against urine drug testing of workers at the state-owned Endeavour Energy, a New South Wales energy company.
The arbitrator said that urine testing was invasive and unjust, and that the company may use oral swabs instead.
Scott McNamara of the United Services Union said: “The tribunal took [...]
Employee drug testing is already being performed in many companies and industries. However, this workplace policy remains to be a favorite subject in heated debates and arguments. Several employers still hesitate on implementing a drug-testing program to avoid raising critical issues, but also missing out on the real advantages of having such a program in [...]
The US Navy and Marine Corps recently launched a wellness initiative that includes a wide range of programs, including alcohol testing and drug testing. The 21st Century Sailor and Marine initiative aims to maximize sailors’ and marines’ personal readiness through programs in five areas: readiness, safety, physical fitness, inclusion, [...]
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