The new DOT final testing rule is a regulation that was published on May 2, 2023 and will be effective on June 1, 20231.
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The rule amends the DOTs regulated industry drug...
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DOT Final Testing Rule Concerning Oral Fluid
Marijuana testing in the workplace
With states from the East Coast to the West Coast passing legislation pertaining to urine testing of employees for marijuana it seems timely to discuss the diverse testing methods available. This awareness can help companies maintain a drug free workplace that includes marijuana instead of reactively removing it from your company's list of tested drugs....
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2023 Annual Supervisor Training Sessions
Minert has just released the 2023 schedule for the annual supervisor training sessions. 2023-supervisor-training-conference
This class fulfills the DOT requirement found in CFR 382.603 that a supervisor receive training before they can require an employee to be tested for reasonable suspicion.
Objectives are:
-Describe the regulations that apply to reasonable suspicion testing, including the alcohol and drug prohibitions.
-Identify...
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FMCSA Clearinghouse Query Satisfies Pre-employment Investigation starting January 6, 2023
Employers should be aware that starting January 6, 2023 the requirement to investigate whether a prospective driver had a previous drug and alcohol program violation will be satisfied by only completing the FMCSA Clearinghouse Pre-employment Query. The Clearinghouse contains three years of violation history but for employees that worked in agencies other than the FMCSA...
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