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Why More Businesses are Instituting Random Drug Testing

Why More Businesses are Instituting Random Drug Testing


Many employers are understandably hesitant to institute random employee drug screenings even though most have the right to do so. The reasons behind the hesitation are simple: Random drug screening costs money, and it’s a hassle that both employees and most employers would prefer to get by without.

What You Didn’t Know About Drug Testing

What You Didn’t Know About Drug Testing


When you first took a job in HR, you never imagined you’d be dealing with issues of fake urine and prescription vs. nonprescription drugs. However, more and more companies are requiring drug screens, and it’s time you knew the ins and outs.

How KRESS Makes Substance Abuse Testing Easy


There’s no doubt about it. Employee drug screening improves safety and productivity.

Are You Screening Job Candidates the Right Way?


Eighty-five percent of companies perform an employment screen of some kind. That doesn’t stop major corporations from being in the spotlight for litigation over background checks, however. Many of these companies simply aren’t screening well—and in the end, they hurt themselves and their employees.

FTC’s Advice on Screening Forms: Keep it Simple


The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released new, nonbinding guidance regarding background check disclosure and authorization forms.

Drug Screening Best Practices for Every Business


Drug screening is an important aspect in maintaining a healthy, safe, and productive work environment. Pre-employment drug testing is standard for many companies, but there’s much more to it than that. Random drug testing, solid policies, and documenting these practices is important as well.

Why You Need to Screen Your Nonprofit's Volunteers


At a nonprofit, every employee wears multiple hats. That’s why we’ve made our background checking service for volunteers so simple for both the nonprofit and its volunteers. We receive calls at KRESS daily from nonprofit managers looking to learn more about volunteer screening.

The Five Warning Signs of a Bad Screening Company

The Five Warning Signs of a Bad Screening Company


Let’s face it—ending any kind of relationship can be hard. Even if it’s just one of your business’ vendors, letting go of a long-term partner can be tough.

Colo. supports employers' zero tolerance policy

Colo. supports employers' zero tolerance policy


Image: thedailychronic.net … Colorado Supreme Court supports zero tolerance drug policy for employers. Marijuana and employment has been a hot topic for some time, especially since the legalization by several states.

Ban the Box and Drug Tests: Weekend Roundup

Ban the Box and Drug Tests: Weekend Roundup


HR news has been all over the internet this week. From new OSHA regulations on restroom use to drug testing, the range of topics has been broad. However, there are two issues that will impact many HR professionals: the Ban the Box acceptance trend and a rise in illicit drug use in the workforce.

Be diligent--be on charity watch


When you’re ready to beging sending off your holiday donations, you must be diligent–you must charity watch. The Firefighters Charitable Foundation helps victims of fire and disaster and The National Veterans Services Fund, Inc. serves veterans and their families.

Drug tests and reasonable accommodation

Drug tests and reasonable accommodation


A Texas nurse recently won a lawsuit for $30,000 because the hiring company was unwilling to provide reasonable accommodations in a drug screen (following their corporate drug test policy). Due to a past surgery, the nurse was unable to submit a urine sample.

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