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Background Investigation and Drug Testing Mistakes and Opportunities

April 16, 2020 By Jim Randisi

Our White Paper on Background Investigation and Drug Testing Mistakes  and Opportunities is now available with updated content. Just click here to download Hyper Link White paper of Screening and Drug Testing Mistakes and Opportunities

Our objective in this White Paper is to:

  • Build Awareness of Mistakes Other Organizations Have Made in the Background Investigation and Drug Testing Processes
  • Enable Your Organization to Avoid These Costly Mistakes
  • Present Methods and Opportunities That Can Help the Process Be More Efficient and Effective

Randisi & Associates is an authority in the employment screening services industry and our management team has over 60 years of combined experience. Our work in the screening business has provided us a unique repository of experiences and knowledge that you won’t find anywhere else – knowledge that allows us to provide quality and responsive service. We know how to deliver what you need quickly and efficiently

Below is an overview of the White Paper’s contents by category. Finding the detail in the White Paper for a category is easy. Just click on the listing in the Table of Contents and you will be taken to the location that area is discussed.

Introduction

Background Investigation Mistakes

  • Mistake is not complying with the FCRA in the area of providing proper disclosure Forms before you procure Consumer Reports.
  • Mistake is rejecting job applicants based on information contained in background check reports that it obtains from a consumer reporting agency (CRA) without first providing those individuals with copies of their consumer reports and a statement of their rights.
  • Not issuing the pre-adverse action letter
  • Not consulting legal counsel
  • Having a liability waiver in your disclosure form
  • Violating the EEOC’s guidelines in using criminal conviction violations
  • Assuming fingerprint records are the gold standard
  • Assuming a Name/Address/Date of Birth search is inferior to a fingerprint record search
  • Not to confirm an unresolved arrest received on a fingerprint record
  • Assuming information on the Internet is accurate
  • Assuming convictions older than 7 years old CAN NOT be reported
  • Not complying with the FCRA in a timely manner
  • Not following EEOC Guidelines when it comes to handling criminal conviction history
  • Not understanding Ban the Box Legislation
  • Assuming your sub-contractors are screening their employees

Drug Testing Mistakes

  • Assuming all drug tests are the same
  • Not knowing how to deal with a challenge to a positive drug test
  • Over-estimating how long illegal drugs stay in the system
  • Not having an MRO and not listening to the MRO if you have one
  • Not consulting with your MRO
  • Assuming marijuana impairment doesn’t exist
  • Using drug testing results as a substitute for managing poor performance
  • Assuming that marijuana users, medical or casual, are not driving while high
  • Not complying with EEOC in general and the Americans with Disabilities Act in particular

Background Investigation Opportunities

  • Look for criminal convictions in all the right places
  • Perform statewide criminal conviction search, when appropriate
  • Comply with EEOC Requirements the easier way
  • Continuous screening should be an integral part of company policy
  • Call prior employers can reveal a wealth of information
  • Be aware of the new Summary of Rights Form
  • Most effective ways of finding fraud

Drug Testing Opportunities

  • Reduce substance abuse in your employee population by almost 50%
  • Testing Employees for Drugs is Important
  • Implement a random drug testing program
  • Analysis of 10 million drug tests reveals this is no time to stop drug testing
  • Define safety sensitive positions when drug testing
  • Avoid donors using fake urine to pass drug tests
  • Additional Resources

Filed Under: Background Checks, Drug Testing

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