Make Sure Your Work Staff is Clean and Sober

If you’ve considered doing pre-employment drug testing, or implementing random drug testing for current employees, there is much to learn about the process. First of all, there is not one standard drug test. A reputable employment screening service will have several types of drug testing services to suit your specific needs. A sampling may include:

• Drug Test - 5 Panel: This is the most commonly used drug test and tests for amphetamines (crystal meth), cannabinoids (THC and marijuana), cocaine, opiates (codeine, morphine, heroin, Oxycodine, Vidcodin, etc.) and phencyclidine (PCP).
• Drug Test - 10 Panel: In addition to the 5 panel, this test includes a check for barbiturates, benzodianzepines, methadone, methaqualone, and propoxyphene.
• Alcohol Test: This regulated breathalyzer determines an individual’s breath alcohol level.

In addition to drug testing, there are also various pre-employment physical exams available from some full-service pre-employment screening services, so find out what types of medical tests are appropriate and necessary for your specific business needs and make sure your pre-employment screening package is tailored to include everything you need to ensure your company’s staff is healthy, safe and ready to work!

Even Temporary Summertime Employees Should Be Screened

Summer is the time of vacations, workplace turnover and temporary positions. Tourism and hospitality industries see a lot of transient workers pass through its businesses, as temporary and part-time employees swell the ranks to fill holes in schedules and make up for the increased demand.

While all that shifting and adding to the workforce is just a part of life for many businesses, it shouldn’t come at the expense of keeping everyone safe and keeping your business free from liability risks. Some employers may be tempted to skirt the usual protocol of conducting pre-employment background checks, rationalizing that these workers will only be here a few months so why bother with the expense and hassle? But that’s a dangerous decision to make.

It’s a good idea to do a criminal background check on all job applicants who pass the initial interview and application process. Employment screening companies will work with employers to comply with federal and state laws and recommend the types of pre-employment screening necessary based upon the job’s requirements. Remember that some seasonal employees may become full-time staff, so it’s best to have all the background information available for all employees in order to make the most informed decision about someone’s future employment.

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