Drug Screening: Navigating Marijuana Results

Drug Screening: Navigating Marijuana Results

When drug-screening job candidates, marijuana testing can get complicated. That’s because federal laws classify marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug, making it illegal to use – even medicinally – and to distribute. Also, the federal Drug-Free Workspace Act...
Santa Has Been Checking Backgrounds for YEARS!

Santa Has Been Checking Backgrounds for YEARS!

Background checks are nothing new. In fact, Santa has been doing them for centuries. He makes a list, and he checks it twice – He’s gonna find out who’s naughty and nice. Yup, he knows if you’ve been bad or good – So, be good for goodness sake! (Unless you...
A Time Out to Say Thank You!

A Time Out to Say Thank You!

With Thanksgiving just ahead, we’re taking a moment away from background screening to look at a bigger picture. The gratitude picture! If ever there was a time to focus on things to be thankful for, it would be now. We’ve ALL been affected by the consequences of the...
Covid-19 Vaccination Status Presents Hiring Issues

Covid-19 Vaccination Status Presents Hiring Issues

Hiring has gotten more complex, thanks to Covid-19. Some states have mandated that vaccines are absolutely required in industries such as healthcare. And many companies in other industries are requiring job candidates to present proof of vaccination or a promise to...