New DOT Drug test regimen goes into effect
By Safeguard Screening | Oct 25, 2010
The Department of Transportation has enacted changes to the DOT compliance drug test regimen effective October 1st, 2010. While the drug test is still a 5 panel regimen, it will include new testing for HDMA (Esctasy) and lower cut off levels for amphetamines and cocaine. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that [...]
Opposition to E-Verify mounts in face of raids
By Safeguard Screening | Sep 9, 2008
An interesting detail about the high profile raid of Howard Industries, in which 595 suspected illegal workers were arrested, is Howard claims they were using the E-Verify electronic I-9 compliance system established by the federal government to help employers remain in compliance with federal labor laws. In addition, Swift Co, which was raided in December 2006, [...]