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Why Pre-Employment Drug Testing is a Must in the Trades

Why Pre-Employment Drug Testing is a Must in the Tradesby: The HR TeamPublished on: 04/02/2026

Thinking of skipping the pre-hire drug test, or letting an employee start work before results are in? Don't do it, especially not for business in the trades! Here are the reasons to do a drug test, and some of the risks if you don't.

Why Pre-Employment Drug Testing is a Must in the Trades

When and Why to Test Employees for Drugs

When and Why to Test Employees for Drugsby: The HR TeamPublished on: 06/09/2025

A guide to the types of employee drug testing: Pre-Employment, Post-Accident, Random Selection, and Reasonable Suspicion.

When and Why to Test Employees for Drugs

Marijuana in the Workplace - To Test or Not To Test?

Marijuana in the Workplace - To Test or Not To Test?by: The HR TeamPublished on: 08/13/2024

Marijuana may be legal in your state, for medical or even recreational purposes. So can you (and should you) test employees for drugs and fire anyone who tests positive?

Marijuana in the Workplace - To Test or Not To Test?

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