Jun 15, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
What can companies do to vet employees if they aren’t using drug testing? What can companies do to vet employees if they aren’t using drug testing? A thorough background screening can include employment verifications; education verifications; federal,...
Jun 13, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
What is a schedule 1 drug? If you are ordering drug tests or have undergone a background check, you might be familiar with the idea of drug schedules. These are used in legal and criminal circles to describe the type of drug and the severity of the punishment...
Jun 7, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
Which drugs are included in a 5-panel drug test? Typically, a 5-panel drug test includes the following drugs: cocaine (detected for 24-80 hours after use or exposure), amphetamines (can be detected for 4-24 hours in the body), opiates (which can be found in...
May 4, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
Will marijuana impact a drug test? If you are undergoing a drug test, you might be wondering whether marijuana use will show up on your test. Many drug tests, especially those called five-panel tests, include a check for marijuana. Five-panel tests are the most...
Mar 13, 2018 | Background Investigations, BLOG
With marijuana use now legal in nine states and Washington, D.C., one in five employees around the country are allowed to engage in recreational or medicinal use of the drug. What does this mean for employers and for background checks? Is there a reason to continue...
