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What airline drug & alcohol testing compliance typically includes

Drug and alcohol testing compliance is a key oversight area for the FAA and DOT, as it directly affects safety-sensitive roles such as pilots, mechanics, dispatchers, and other operational staff. As such, airlines must run a DOT-regulated testing program that includes the following components:

Random testing: Employees are selected through a random process at required annual rates, […]

The Critical Role of an ATS–Background Screening Program Integration in Modern Talent Acquisition

Integrating an ATS with a background screening platform streamlines hiring by eliminating manual data entry, reducing errors, and accelerating time‑to‑hire. Recruiters gain real‑time visibility into screening progress, improving communication with candidates and enhancing their overall experience. Automated workflows strengthen compliance, ensure consistent hiring practices, and support scalable growth. Organizations ultimately benefit from faster decisions, stronger […]

The Delta-8 Dilemma- What Mississippi Employers (and Maybe Those in Other States) Need to Know About Drug Testing Policies and THC Products

A new article examines the legal uncertainty surrounding Delta-8 THC and how it affects employers, particularly in Mississippi. Although Delta-8 products derived from hemp may be legal under federal law, they can still trigger positive THC drug tests, creating workplace compliance challenges. Employers must navigate conflicting federal, state, and workplace drug-testing rules. The piece advises […]

Use of Medical Marijuana or Hemp Doesn’t Excuse Drug Testing Violations, Trump’s Transportation Department Warns

The U.S. Department of Transportation warned that transportation workers cannot excuse a positive drug test by claiming they used medical marijuana or hemp products. The agency reminded substance-abuse professionals that federal rules require them to treat a verified positive THC test as a violation, regardless of medical use or hemp-derived products that may contain THC. […]

New Hampshire: Senate Republicans Kill House-Backed Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Bill

Republicans in the New Hampshire Senate voted 15–9 to reject House-passed legislation that would have legalized marijuana for adults, largely along party lines. The bill, previously approved by the House 208–135, would have allowed adult possession, home cultivation, and regulated retail sales. Supporters argued that legalization could generate about $60 million in revenue and reflected […]

What Will Marijuana’s Impending Reclassification to a Schedule III Drug Mean for Oklahoma Employers?

The federal government’s plan to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug is intended to expand medical research rather than change workplace rules. Oklahoma employers can still prohibit marijuana possession, use, or impairment at work and may continue drug testing under state law. However, the shift could lead to legal challenges […]

New Jersey Bill Could Strengthen Employment Protections for Medical Marijuana Patients

A New Jersey bill, Senate Bill S3452, would strengthen employment protections for registered medical marijuana patients by making it unlawful for employers to take adverse action based solely on a positive cannabis drug test or a worker’s status as a medical marijuana cardholder. Employers could only discipline if they prove by a preponderance of evidence […]

Use of Medical Marijuana or Hemp Doesn’t Excuse Drug Testing Violations, Trump’s Transportation Department Warns

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) clarified that using medical marijuana or hemp products does not exempt safety-sensitive transportation employees from drug-testing rules. Federal regulations still treat a verified positive THC test as a violation, regardless of legality at the state level or medical authorization. The notice reinforces that pilots, truck drivers, and other safety-sensitive […]

Top Issues in the Cannabis Industry for 2026

In 2026 the U.S. cannabis industry will grapple with evolving banking and payments challenges, lingering barriers to major bank access, and rising compliance demands. Federal changes may redefine “intoxicating hemp,” tightening which cannabinoids are legal. Licensed businesses also face illicit-market competition, compliance costs, advertising restrictions, limits on federal trademarks, and increasing data privacy and cybersecurity […]

Checkr IDV Launches with Socure Biometrics to Counter Hiring Fraud

Checkr has launched Checkr IDV, a biometric identity verification tool built with technology from Socure to help employers prevent hiring fraud. The system verifies candidate identities using facial biometrics, liveness detection, document analysis, and device intelligence. It can detect deepfakes, fake IDs, and suspicious network activity before background checks begin. By embedding verification directly in […]