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History Of DUI – How Driving Under The Influence Became Illegal In The US

Despite what many people think today, driving under the influence of alcohol has been against the law since people began driving cars with the first DUI arrest occurring in 1897. However, the fines for these offenses were lighter then and the driver often got away with a warning and paying a small ticket. An example [...]

10 Famous Athletes Who Got Caught Abusing Steroids With a Steroid Test in 2009

It is common knowledge that steroids are a consistently abused device in the sports world. Acknowledging this, the level of drug and steroid testing conducted by professional sports organizations has increased tremendously in recent years in a concerted attempt to stop these athletes and prevent others from using these dangerous drugs. In 2009 there were [...]

Drug Testing Cheats: How They Work and How to Catch Them

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How to Detect Urine Adulteration and How to Prevent Drug Test Tampering

Although drug testing has become a practical, inexpensive way to determine whether your staff or your family has been abusing drugs, people has found ways to tamper testing samples to pass drug tests and yield negative results. Urine adulteration is a very popular way to cheat drug tests and the knowledge and understanding of how [...]

10 Things to Know About Workplace Drug Testing State Laws and Regulations in Utah

1) A Brief Overview
The state of Utah is supposed to be a hybrid state wherein the employer is supposed to follow the mandatory guidelines if the drug or alcohol testing is conducted in accordance with the state prescribed guidelines. The law of Utah is also considered a state friendly law.
2) The Policy And Notice
In order [...]

10 Things to Know About Workplace Drug Testing State Laws and Regulations in Texas

1) A Brief Overview
The state of Texas is considered a hybrid state, wherein there is no specific law which requires or limits an employer’s action unless a worker voluntarily agrees to participate in the state workers compensation program.
2) The Policy
If an employer has an employee force which exceeds fifteen employees, he/she needs to adopt a [...]

10 Things to Know About Workplace Drug Testing State Laws and Regulations in Tennessee

1) A Brief Overview
The state of Tennessee is a hybrid state wherein a few jobs require strict testing while others do not. Child care drivers and state contractors need to be tested on a regular basis. In case an employer volunteers to participate in a state incentive program, he/she needs to conduct medical tests as [...]

10 Things to Know About Workplace Drug Testing State Laws and Regulations in South Dakota

1) A Brief Overview
The state of South Dakota is considered an open state; wherein there is no state law which restricts or encourages drug testing in the state. Here, there is no state law which addresses or limits drug testing and hence, the tests can be carried forwards on the sole discretion of the employer.
2) [...]

10 Things to Know About Workplace Drug Testing State Laws and Regulations in South Carolina

1) A Brief Overview
The state of South Carolina is considered a voluntary state. Here, the employer needs to seek financial incentives which are offered under the state law. In case the employer does not choose to follow these benefits, he/she may be allowed to follow the common law. This feature applies to those employers who [...]

10 Things to Know About Workplace Drug Testing State Laws and Regulations in Ohio

1) Legal View
Ohio defines certain jobs for mandatory drug testing, such as state construction contract workers, and also permits employers to choose jobs for which they would like to have drug tests carried out. All tests must be carried as per the law of the state. An employer who chooses to participate in the state benefit [...]

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