(August 12, 2021)
(August 2021) Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-8), also known as “marijuana-lite” or “legal weed,” has experienced triple-digit growth in popularity since April 2020. But what exactly is Delta-8, and what does it mean for your drug-free workplace program? Here are eight pieces of information to know about Delta-8: Close-cousin to THC: Delta-8 is a naturally occurring cannabinoid found […]
(July 9, 2021)
(July 2021) Real-Life Incidents: Working Partners® Consortium members receive unlimited phone support and consultation about drug-free workplace (DFWP) issues — a benefit we term “troubleshooting.” Here is a brief description of a troubleshoot call and our response/suggestions. Question/Situation You’re responsible for overseeing your organization’s DFWP program. And as the program administrator (PA), you learn about an […]
(June 9, 2021)
(June 2020) Each year Quest Diagnostics, the world’s leading provider of diagnostic information, releases their Drug Testing Index™. This report examines drug test results from both the general workforce and federally mandated, safety-sensitive workforce (e.g., commercial drivers and airline pilots regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation) to identify drug use trends. The 2021 report, […]
(May 12, 2021)
The mental, physical and emotional exhaustion experienced by our front-line workers as a result of the pandemic is widely recognized. The statistical evidence is accumulating and supports that we are all suffering in these categories. Employers must start paying attention. In fact, it should be an integral component of our business-recovery planning! In a recent […]
(April 7, 2021)
(April 2021) You’ve sent an employee for a drug test, and you’re waiting for the results. But when you get the results, will you know what they mean? Now, obviously, there are the straightforward results that everyone is familiar with: Positive – indicating the presence of the drugs you were testing for was at or […]
