by ESS | Sep 28, 2021 | Employment Verification, Pre Employment Drug Test, Uncategorized
Experts are at a loss when finding the reason behind why the American workforce is so in flux. According to Business Insider, 3.6million Americans quit their jobs in May of 2021. Seems sort of counterintuitive when there are so many jobs available. There are many... 
by ESS | Sep 24, 2021 | Employment Records Search, Employment Screening Company
You may have seen one of our past stories on our blog about how the wrong hire can ruin a good company’s reputation. This story is just about the most simple example of why you ALWAYS background check potential employees before you hire. When you read a story like... 
by ESS | Aug 12, 2021 | Drug Testing, Federal Drug Testing, News, Pre Employment Drug Testing
Following the expiration on Aug 30, 2021, federally mandated drug test collections will require a new Custody and Control Form (CCF). This announcement came last September, a part of 2 major proposed changes to federal drug test regulations. What does this mean for... 
by ESS | Jul 27, 2021 | Drug Testing
By now, you’ve probably heard the news that cannabis is legal in the state of New York. That means some things are changing on the employment front. We’ve done a two part series overview of this new state law, but let’s dive into the biggest question you... 
by ESS | Jun 25, 2021 | Background Screening, Drug Testing
What is looked for in a 10-panel drug test? Simply put, a 10-panel drug test is an employment screening device that checks the applicant for various drugs. This test typically looks for several drugs. Some of the most common to look for are cocaine, marijuana, PCP,... 
by ESS | Jun 18, 2021 | Background Screening, News, Post COVID Hiring
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released a press release on May 28th regarding new guidelines for workers and employers regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The press release is summarized below and edited for brevity. The press release On May 28th the US... 
by ESS | May 25, 2021 | OIG Exclusion, OIG-HHS News Stories
Here on our blog we try to post useful content that helps to better demonstrate the many key factors that come into play during the employment screening process. From everything from drug testing, to employment & education verification, and one of our biggest... 
by ESS | May 12, 2021 | Drug Testing
New Branding Even though drinking is legal for adults 21 and over, there are many adults that do not drink. To the same, now with marijuana legal, still many people will never consume it. For some it is a religious endeavor to keep themselves unfettered by drugs and... 
by ESS | Apr 30, 2021 | Education Verification
With unemployment rates leveling off, but still higher than they have been in decades, and the vaccines rolling out, the employment market is starting to open quickly. If you have a business and you have survived the past year and a half, you likely need new hires. It... 
by ESS | Apr 12, 2021 | Drug Testing
Employee Rights and Protections As of the signing of the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act, it is unlawful to discriminate or use disciplinary actions against employees for their lawful use of cannabis. It is important to understand what lawful use of cannabis... 
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