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... . We have thousands of articles, checklists, tip sheets, sales letters, and more! Communications Marketing Customer Service Planning Finance/Accounting Risk Management Human Resources Selling Legal and E&O Technology Life/Financial Services Glossaries Management Resources & Links Categories Popular Recent All drug testing Articles tagged with drug testing Back A Subcontractor's Guide To Stopping Substance Abuse This content has not been rated yet. CompleteMarkets Editor 4/30/2013 10:39:13 PM A SUBCONTRACTOR'S GUIDE TO STOPPING SUBSTANCE ABUSE American Subcontractor's Association Subcontractors must recognize their ... of the overall workplace substance abuse problem and commit leader.. All Articles by CompleteMarkets Editor Comments (0 ) Are You Offering Employment Practices Liability Insurance? This content has not been rated yet. CompleteMarkets Editor , Curtis Pearsall 4/30/2013 10:44:07 PM ARE YOU OFFERING EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY INSURANCE? by Curtis Pearsall Claims alleging wrongful employment practices have undoubtedly increased significantly over the last decade. According t.. All Articles by CompleteMarkets Editor Comments (0 ) Confronting Substance Abuse In Small Business This content has not been ... yet. CompleteMarkets Editor 6/21/2014 12:00:00 AM Small businesses have not made the same progress as large businesses in developing drug abuse programs due to a lack of.. All Articles by CompleteMarkets Editor Comments (0 ) Dot Drug And Alcohol Testing Regulations: Are You Ready? This content has not been rated yet. CompleteMarkets Editor , Karen Herson 4/30/2013 10:36:34 PM DOT DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING REGULATIONS: ARE YOU READY? by Karen Herson and Bill Current Do you ...

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... Management Resources & Links Categories Popular Recent All Back Confronting Substance Abuse In Small Business 6/21/2014 12:00:00 AM by CompleteMarkets Editor This content has not been rated yet. Small businesses have not made the same progress as large businesses in developing drug abuse programs due to a lack of information and prohibitive costs. Some small businesses have also had difficulty providing the resources necessary to meet federal requirements for contractors to maintain drug-free workplaces. Three federal agencies jointly sponsored a national conference to communicate the effects of substance abuse ... unions, public/private partnerships, state and local governments, and employee assistance programs attended the conference. Presentations were made by the sponsoring agencies and members of the small business community in the areas of small business experiences, legislation, treatment/insurance, and drug testing. Workshops were conducted for each type of organization attending the conference. The group workshops focused on ways in which partnerships could be formed between the various organizations and how information, resources, and incentives could best be provided to small businesses. The problems and recommendations ... major concern of small businesses. Technical assistance in the areas of procedure development and evaluation of EAPs, as well as low-cost training and educational material, are in great demand. Finally, small businesses need incentives. Tax credits, insurance discounts, and removal of employer liability are examples of incentives small businesses have stated would be helpful in establishing drug programs. Legislation Many small businesses find legislation complicated and confusing. Conflicting federal and state/local regulations, costs of complying with federal contractor requirements, and the fact that there are few ...

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... rated yet. CompleteMarkets Editor 4/30/2013 10:41:13 PM ALTERNATIVE RISK FINANCING: SIZE DOESNT MATTER Most medium-sized and smaller companies protect themselves against their property and liability exposures by purchasing Commercial insuranc.. All Articles by CompleteMarkets Editor Comments (0 ) Drug Testing And Employee Assistance Programs This content has not been rated yet. CompleteMarkets Editor , Bill Grieb 4/30/2013 10:34:57 PM DRUG TESTING AND EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS by Bill Grieb If you're in business, you must face some facts: ... % of all illegal drug users are employed either full or part time, indica.. All Articles by CompleteMarkets Editor Comments (0 ) Drug-Free Workplace This content has not been rated yet. CompleteMarkets Editor 4/8 /2014 12:00:00 AM DEALING WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE If you're in business, you must face some facts: 70% of all illegal drug users are employed either full or part time, suggest.. All Articles by CompleteMarkets Editor Comments (0 ) Manufacturing Company Embraces Eap This content has not been rated yet ... Comments (0 ) Alternative Risk Financing: Size Doesn'T Matter This content has not been rated yet. CompleteMarkets Editor 4/30/2013 10:41:13 PM ALTERNATIVE RISK FINANCING: SIZE DOESNT MATTER Most medium-sized and smaller companies protect themselves against their property and liability exposures by purchasing Commercial insuranc.. All Articles by CompleteMarkets Editor Comments (0 ) Drug Testing And Employee Assistance Programs This content has not been rated yet. CompleteMarkets Editor , Bill Grieb 4/30/2013 10:34:57 PM DRUG TESTING AND EMPLOYEE ...

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... Have employees sign an agreement that any disputes concerning hiring, termination or wages be resolved through binding arbitration before a retired Superior Court Judge. REVIEW OF CANDIDATES' QUALIFICATIONS: Besides the standard job interview, employers should consider the following ways of checking a candidate's qualifications: Drug Tests: Many problem employees have drug or alcohol problems. Credit Check: A credit report will reveal if the applicant has listed all previous employers. The new Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) amendments require employers to get permission from applicants before obtaining their credit ... . The notice and authorization must be on a separate document, consisting solely of the FCRA language. Background Checks: Many applicants fail to disclose past employment or misrepresent the reason for their termination. Amendments to the FCRA apply if the background check involves using an outside agency to collect information. CONCLUSION Even with smart hiring practices, employers are still getting drawn into employment disputes and litigation. It's crucial to try to resolve a claim or dispute as quickly as possible. If there's no alternative to litigation, it's essential to get an ... nation. Companies are experiencing an explosion of employment-related claims based on sexual harassment and discrimination, wrongful termination and a host of other human resources issues," says Beth Schroeder, an employment law attorney and co-author of The EPL Book: The Practical Guide to Employment Practices Liability and Insurance. Sound employment practices are no longer a guarantee against employment practices liability. You need to keep up with ever-changing employment laws, Shroeder says. So how can you avoid hiring a victim? According to Burnham, thousands of successful public and private corporations ...

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