Although the number of states that are legalizing marijuana is increasing, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is sticking to their “Drug-Free Workplace” Program. In a memo to over 100,000 employees, the USDA stated that while some may be permitted by state law to use marijuana for recreational purposes, it “is not authorized under Federal law nor the Department’s
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June 10, 2013
Hiring Concerns in Philadelphia Building Collapse
Center City, Philadelphia was faced with a tragic event Wednesday, June 5 when a building came crumbling down onto an adjacent building on 22nd and Market Streets. A total of six lives were lost and 13 people injured as rescue crews excavated bodies and survivors from the rubble. A two-story wall of a building being
February 23, 2012
You Ask, We Answer
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 at FirstContactHR dot com Question #8: 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
January 11, 2012
Tennessee wants to Drug Test Welfare Recipients, why not Lawmakers?
In response to a bill that would require welfare recipients in Nashville, TN to take a drug test, some lawmakers want to add politicians to the mix and submit them as well. What seems like a fair way to balance the scale could turn out to be an expensive response since drug tests (resulting in
Background Screening and Minors, Concerned Parents
In light of the events that have unfolded at Penn State and Syracuse Universities, it is important to recognize the unfortunate events that occurred, but also shed light on how the scandals happened. The incident has shocked the country – Penn State University’s former football coach, Jerry Sandusky is being charged with 40 counts of
Education Background Screening and Human Resource Stories in the News Last Week
Pennsylvania takes retroactive steps to prevent convicted felons from working in school districts. A new law signed by Pennsylvania Governor, Tom Corbett, mandates background checks on public, private and vocational school workers. School district administrators must notify all employees of the law and return a form reporting any criminal history to the Pennsylvania State Education
October 24, 2011
Retailers use Background Checks as a way to Keep Employees and Shoppers Safe
According to a recent survey conducted by the National Retail Federation (NRF), approximately 97 percent of all retailers in the U.S. utilize background screening procedures in the hiring process. Retailers know the importance of keeping their employees and customers safe, which is why they use different types of background screening components, including checking criminal, credit,
You Ask, We Answer
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