Post accident drug testing:
Why is post accident drug testing so important? Because each drug user in your workplace costs an average of $11,000 - $13,000
annually! Drug use on the job causes 50 percent of workplace accidents, yet drug users are five times more likely to file for
workers comp and unemployment benefits. Further, 80% of states consider a positive employee drug test grounds to deny these claims.
Read more on: Post-accident drug testing
Methamphetamine Testing:
Methamphetamine addiction has exploded in the workplace, as positive employee drug testing for methamphetamine surged 68% in 2003.
The National Association of Counties revealed that in the realm of drug abuse and drug addiction, 58% of counties nationwide see
meth as their number one problem. Meth leads users to exhibit uncontrollable mood swings, aggression, anxiety, and paranoia, increasing
the odds of workplace violence when users get too out of control. Read more on:
methamphetamine testing
Drug free workplace: With
the passage of the Drug Free Workplace Act in 1998, new funding became available to many small businesses helping them to enforce workplace
drug testing and to prevent drug abuse in the workplace. Many small business owners can receive further incentive in the way of
discounts on their workers compensation insurance of 5% - 7.5%. (These savings are tiny compared to the estimated $13,000 dollars
you’ll save annually for each employee who gets fired for drug use on the job.) Before you can apply for funding you'll want to read more
on a: drug free workplace
Department of Homeland Security:
Since September 11th, and later the passing of the Patriot Act, The Office of Foreign Assets and Control (OFAC) has enforced economic
and trade sanctions based on foreign policy and national security issues. Noncompliance is seen as a breach in homeland security, and
can lead to steep fines, bad media, and even prison time. To learn more about compliance, read more on:
Homeland security
Employment Background Screening Facts:
Did you know that basic criminal background checks only involve a superficial run through the Social Security number trace that covers
county level felony and misdemeanor charges? Factor in the facts behind workplace violence, drug use on the job, and current negligent hiring
liability, and that basic check basically puts you at risk. After all, employers lose about 75% of negligent hiring suits, based on their
failure to perform a complete criminal background check. Learn more now on EBI's in-depth:
Employment Background Screening
EBI's offers complete background screening services.
Criminal records searches. Random drug testing. Reference checks. Occupational healthcare services. Everything for a comprehensive picture of your prospective employees.
Call us at 800.324.7700 for details.
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