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        Drug Testing

        Employment Drug Testing & Screening

        Improve workplace productivity and safety with a pre-employment drug screening program.

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        Trust & Safety

        Why Is Employment Drug Testing Necessary?

        Pre-employment and employment drug screening for the presence of prescription and illicit drugs helps employers maintain a safer, more productive workplace and:

        • Decreases employee absenteeism and turnover
        • Reduces risk of accidents and injuries
        • Prevents drug use on the job
        • Identifies drug use early by employees
        • Lowers workers’ compensation rates
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        Results

        What Is Drug Screening For Employment?

        The purpose of drug testing is to determine if controlled substances are present in a person’s body.
        Drug screening provides evidence of recent use of specific prescription and illicit drugs, but does not measure the specific amount of drug present.

        1
        COLLECTION
        Once a sample is collected from the candidate, an initial screen is run to determine the presence (positive) or absence (negative) of a detectable drug.
        2
        CONFIRMATION
        Confirmation screening is a second screen, and is generally performed only if the initial screen was positive. Results are reviewed by a Medical Review Officer.
        3
        REVIEW RESULTS
        Results (positive or negative) for each drug selected are provided to the employer and candidate within 1-3 days of the test.

        GoodHire offers multiple options for pre-employment and employment drug screening for companies of all sizes.

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        GoodHire’s Employment Drug Testing Suite

        GoodHire’s employer drug screening offerings are designed to meet your company policy and drug-free workplace obligations, while helping you maintain compliance with applicable regulations. Lab-based urine tests are available with multiple panel options. Lab results are verified by Medical Review Officers (MROs) for highest accuracy. GoodHire also offers DOT Drug Tests, which meet the strict guidelines required by the Federal Government.

        Drug Screen
        Amphetamines
        Phencyclidine
        Cocaine
        Opiates
        Marijuana
        Barbiturates
        Benzodiazepines
        Methadone
        Methaqualone
        Propoxyphene
        4 Panel
        5 Panel
        8 Panel + MQL
        10 Panel *

        * Quick Test is available, however it excludes Methaqualone (MQL) and tests for Methamphetamine in its place.

        This is not a complete list of all drug tests. For additional drug testing capabilities, please contact Sales.

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        Compliance

        What You Need To Know To Perform
        Employment Drug Testing

        Employers using a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA), like GoodHire, to run background checks to assess candidates and employees must comply with the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and various laws, agencies, and regulations that govern employment screening. When running a drug screening program, it’s also important to:

        Create & Follow A Company Drug Testing Policy

        Drug testing must be administered fairly and consistently. Candidates seeking employment can be tested as a condition of employment, but all incoming employees must be tested and no one may be singled out.

        Check Your State’s Laws

        Some states have imposed limitations on pre-employment drug testing. For example, California allows a drug test only after the applicant has received an offer of employment conditioned on passing the test. In other states, employers that drug test may be required to provide written notice or indicate in their job postings that testing is required. Check your state’s laws.

        Be Proactive About Compliance

        Always consult with your legal counsel if you have questions about drug tests as part of your employment screening program.

        Easy to Use

        How Employment Drug Screening Works: In 9 Easy Steps

        1.
        WRITTEN POLICY
        Before you can purchase drug screening services, your organization needs to have a written drug screening policy in place. Identify any federal and state laws with which you must comply.
        2.
        NOTICE
        Before running a background check from a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA), you must inform the candidate or employee. The notification must stand alone and cannot be hidden within an employment application.
        3.
        CONSENT
        Once you order the drug test, your candidate or employee will receive an email requesting consent before the test is administered. Like the FCRA consent form, the drug screen consent form informs the candidate about the test and requests authorization.
        4.
        SITE SELECTION
        Once consent is provided, the candidate will receive instructions for completing the drug screen at the test location of their choice.
        5.
        CHAIN OF CUSTODY FORM (CCF)
        Once a site is selected, the candidate will receive a CCF, which provides a paper trail of the seizure, custody, control, transfer, analysis, and disposition of the specimen. Candidates must bring this CCF and a government-issued photo ID with them to the test.
        6.
        TESTING
        Candidates and employees provide a urine sample at the testing facility. To lessen the risk of false-positives, we encourage the candidate to bring any prescriptions of drugs they are currently taking.
        7.
        MEDICAL REVIEW
        Results are reviewed by a Medical Review Officer (MRO), who is specially trained to interpret test results for the highest accuracy. In the event of a positive test result, an MRO is responsible for taking all reasonable and necessary steps to verify the medical records provided by the candidate; if applicable, notifying the pharmacy to verify the legitimacy of the prescription; and, if necessary, contacting the candidate’s treating physician.
        8.
        RESULTS
        Both the employer and candidate can review the results within 1-3 days of the test. The candidate will only be notified if there is an alert (i.e., a positive result) on the test.

        9.
        ACTION
        If the results of a background check prompts a decision to deny employment, the FCRA requires employers to follow specific adverse action steps.

        Ensure a safer, more productive workplace
        with pre-employment and employee drug
        screening.

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