Industry News

Company Announcements

September 18, 2018

In a 2018 Drug Testing Industry and Brand Name Recognition Survey, DISA Global Solutions was ranked first among drug testing third-party administrators (TPA). This marks the second year in a row DISA has been voted the most recognized brand.  In addition, we are pleased to report that University Services (a DISA Global Solutions company) was voted #1 among Medical Review Officers (MRO’s) in brand recognition for the third consecutive year.

Acquisitions

September 11, 2018

DISA Global Solutions continues its commitment to best serve our transportation clients by advancing our Transportation Compliance Division through service enhancements and expanded coverage.

Transportation Compliance

September 04, 2018

The Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule went fully into effect April 1, 2018 and has since been making positive strides in the transportation industry. The rule enforces drivers who are required to log Hours of Service (HOS) records of duty status (RODS) to use an ELD. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), since going into effect, “less than 1% (4,720) of all driver inspections (559,940) have resulted in the driver being cited for operating without a required ELD or grandfathered Automatic On-Board Recording Device (AOBRD).”

Drug and Alcohol Testing

August 27, 2018

At a state and federal level, marijuana laws continue to change across the U.S., and employers are finding it more difficult to keep up with the legal ramifications for their employees. It’s important for employers to remain up-to-date on the various laws for each state, understand how it will impact their employment screening processes, and when it’s a dangerous policy, speak out to their state and federal offices.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

August 13, 2018

As of July 1, 2018, Vermont became the latest state (in addition to the District of Columbia) to legalize recreational marijuana, and the first to legalize via legislative initiative. The bill, known as Act 86, legalizes the recreational use and growth of small amounts of marijuana for adults ages 21 and older. Recreational sales remain prohibited in the state. The law provides clarification for employers on how their drug-free workplace policies are to change in light of legalized marijuana in the state.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

August 06, 2018

Substance abuse in the workplace is common, and although it can affect all businesses regardless of the industry, safety-sensitive positions experience a greater financial burden. The cost of substance abuse leads to higher insurance premiums, employee turnover, absenteeism, an increase in accidents, workers compensation claims, and errors, while also lowering employee productivity.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

July 23, 2018

Although medical and recreational marijuana are not new concepts, recent legislative changes have expanded state laws in Vermont and Oklahoma leaving employers to question how workplace drug testing is going to change. As marijuana laws vary state-by-state it’s imperative for employers to stay-on-top of the latest updates.