Industry News

Background Check

May 30, 2025

In the landmark 1975 court case Green v. Missouri Pacific Railroad, the Eighth Circuit Court issued a decision that continues to influence employment law today. The court found that it was discriminatory under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for an employer to apply a blanket policy of disqualifying job applicants based solely on a criminal conviction—excluding minor traffic violations. This ruling gave rise to what is now known as Green Factors, a set of criteria employers are expected to consider when making hiring decisions involving criminal histories.

Company Announcements

May 22, 2025

We’re proud to announce that DISA has once again been named one of The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Top Workplaces for 2025—our third consecutive win in the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley region! This recognition in the Small Companies category, recognizing the Top small companies with 149 or fewer employees in the region, is a true reflection of the thriving culture our team has built and sustained over the years.

Transportation Compliance

May 19, 2025

Hiring and maintaining compliance for drivers—especially in regulated environments—has become an increasingly complex and high-stakes challenge. The process can be slow, manual, and fragmented for HR, Talent Acquisition (TA), and Safety teams, leading to delays, risk exposure, and candidate fallout. To stay competitive and compliant, organizations must shift toward a technology-based, integrated approach that streamlines onboarding, reduces redundancies, and improves overall effectiveness.

Company Announcements

May 16, 2025

DISA Global Solutions is proud to announce a successful reaccreditation by the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA). PBSA accreditation represents the gold standard in the background screening industry, a prestigious honor only about 10% of background screening companies nationwide achieve. PBSA accreditation is a rigorous, multi-month process that evaluates policies, procedures, legal compliance, consumer protection practices, and overall service quality. The reaccreditation process, required every five years, is a rigorous audit that validates DISA’s commitment to excellence, compliance, and protecting our clients.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

May 12, 2025

Drug testing plays a pivotal role in workplace safety and compliance particularly in safety-sensitive roles where direct observation protocols are sometimes required. Current DOT guidelines allow employees to self-identify their gender to determine who observes the collection, providing flexibility for transgender and nonbinary individuals. However, the recent executive order 14168 aiming to define gender strictly as male or female based on biological sex could upend this approach. If enforced, the DOT may be required to revise its current practices—leaving employers uncertain about how to navigate compliance requirements while continuing to uphold respectful, inclusive workplace policies.

General HR

May 07, 2025

In high-risk industries, workplace safety relies not only on policies and procedures but also on real-time awareness of human factors. Ensuring workplace safety begins with thorough background checks and drug testing, which verify an employee’s qualifications and compliance. Human performance monitoring strengthens this foundation by detecting real-time risks such as fatigue or cognitive decline. When used together, they help organizations protect their people and operations more effectively. This approach supports early identification of risk and enables timely interventions that can help reduce the potential for harm. When safety programs consider both the compliance and performance sides, organizations can reduce uncertainty and close dangerous gaps in coverage.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

May 05, 2025

In today's employment landscape, the intersection of workplace safety, drug testing, and employee rights is becoming increasingly complex. One critical piece employers must understand is what constitutes a valid prescription. Having this knowledge is essential not only for compliance with various employment laws but also for maintaining a safe and effective work environment. Failing to properly recognize or manage issues around prescription medications can expose companies to significant risks — from workplace accidents to costly litigation. Understanding what makes a prescription valid, why it matters for employers, and how to handle prescription-related situations in the workplace is essential for maintaining compliance and safety.