What Is Random Testing?

Random refers to the method by which employees are selected to be tested. Because random tests are unannounced employees cannot predict when or if they will be selected for a drug test. For this reason, random testing is credited with having a high deterrent effect,...

Opiates on the Job

During the past four years, there has been a sharp increase in the number of workers testing positive for opiates. While experts aren’t sure if the hike is tied to increased need for pain medications, more thorough testing or expanded availability of the drugs,...