First Contact HR staff answers common questions we get on background checks, drug testing and other HR industry practices. Got a question? Ask us at info@FirstContactHR.com Question #6: How long do drugs stay in an individual’s system? Drugs do not typically remain in the body for very long. Often no more than 24 – 72
First Contact HR staff answers common questions we get on background checks, drug testing and other HR industry practices. Got a question? Ask us at info@FirstContactHR.com Question #5: Should I fire an individual for having a positive drug test result? Every company has different policies. Some find termination as the only answer for a positive
Each week we will be answering common questions we get on background checks, drug testing and other HR industry practices. Got a question? Ask us at info@FirstContactHR.com Question #4: What is the difference between a ‘diluted’ specimen, a ‘substituted’ specimen and an ‘adulterated’ specimen? A ‘diluted’ specimen is when an individual has either intentionally ingested
Each week we will be answering common questions we get on background checks, drug testing and other HR industry practices. Got a question? Ask us at info@FirstContactHR.com Question #3: Why do I need a “background screening” firm? Isn’t most information about a person’s background online? Contrary to popular opinion, criminal and other searches are not
Question #2: What does the Fair Credit Reporting Act have to do with a criminal background search? The FCRA governs all background searches, not just credit reports. The Act defines permissible purposes, how the information is handled, what procedures and documentation must be followed, and even defines the procedures for when an applicant is denied
Each week we will be answering common questions we get on background checks, drug testing and other HR industry practices. Got a question? Ask us at info@FirstContactHR.com Question #1: How common is drug testing? In 1983, only 3% of the Fortune 200 companies were testing one or more classes of job applicants or employers. By
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