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Talent Pool Swells as Unemployment Rises... So Why Not Drug Test?

With the national unemployment rate recently rising to almost double digits due to the continuing economic recession, employers now find themselves in a strange situation looking into a vast pool of labor to choose from. Employers who are still looking to add to their payroll can now take the time to seek out talented individuals that are capable of wearing multiple "hats" and in return get more "bang" out of their payroll dollar. To find these workplace heroes, employers should take the substance abuse testing process for granted. Employers should heavily consider multi-leveled drug testing, background screening, credential reviews and include using various Occupational Healthcare solutions. Proper screening etiquette will allow employers to find the stellar multi-talented candidates that they desire. Drug Screening and Background Investigations enhance workplace safety, negate negligent hiring litigation and provide a clearer picture of candidates overall labor hi...

Missouri Leans Towards Drug Testing For Temporary Assistance

Missouri has recently jumped on the bandwagon and joined several other U.S. States in the move to implement drug testing for unemployment, public assistance and welfare. Missouri's bill would allow the Department of Social Services to drug test work-eligible welfare recipients on a reasonable cause basis. The bill will now head to the Missouri Senate for debate. Mobile Medical Corporation (MMC) is an industry leader in the field of substance abuse testing and has continually reported on the trend to introduce drug testing for public assistance and unemployment compensation. Please check back often and click here for recent information on this topic. Mobile Medical Corporation (MMC) Providing On-Site Industrial Medical Services Nationwide (888) 662-8358. Contact Us!

Drug Testing For Public Assistance Trend Hits South Carolina

A major payroll service recently reported that U.S. companies have eliminated almost 750,000 jobs in the month of March. As the roster of unemployment continues to swell, public assistance compensation funds around the country are being financially choked and lawmakers are looking to find ways to save tax dollars to feed these funds. A recent trend by eight states to drug test individuals who apply for unemployment compensation and public assistance has reached South Carolina. South Carolina Representative Rex Rice would like to make his state number nine. Mr. Rice recently touted SC House Bill 3829 which would mandate random drug testing for public assistance and removing repeat offenders from South Carolina's assistance eligibility roster. Mr. Rice explained that "This legislation protects our tax dollars from fueling drug addictions and ensures our tax dollars do not aid or abet illegal behavior." Mobile Medical Corporation (MMC) is an industry leader in the field o...