1) Who can be tested for drug abuse?
The laws of the Puerto Rican government state that any applicant or employee within the Commonwealth needs to be tested for substance abuse. The laws however do not apply to those tests that are federally ordered. Drug testing is a mandatory procedure for all employers in the public sector.
2) What [...]
1)Who Gets Tested
Illinois has a required drug testing law. This means that certain individuals must be tested if involved in certain types of jobs or activities. This is to ensure the safety of the public at all times. Otherwise drug testing is at the discretion of the employer.
2) Types of Drugs
The state [...]
Although a number of different types of drug tests are available, most work in very similar ways. Some are more effective than others. One of the weaknesses of the tests has been the slowness with which results could be provided because the samples had to be sent to labs. Now instant urine drug tests are [...]
Drug testing has become common in many companies throughout the United States. From local retailers to corporations with a global reach, many of these companies are spending a fortune to ensure their work force is drug free. Below are a few examples of the largest of these companies and what they are doing to reduce [...]
Drunk driving in America has been one of the major causes of road accidents. To minimize such tendency, the government is strict in implementing the law against driving under the influence (DUI). Violation to such law subjects the driver to penalties or imprisonment. DUI is determined if the person is proved to be drunk while [...]
If you are an employee, you need to conduct mandatory drug screening for all employees. There are various drug testing panels and choosing which panel you want will depend on your objectives. Here is a basic description of the different panels and the different procedures they follow.
The DOT 5 drug test panel
This is a comprehensive [...]
