Why Employment Screening?
Employment screening is routinely requested for potential new hires, contractors, volunteers, and existing employees to help organizations make informed hiring decisions and to help mitigate the risks of workplace violence, employee theft, and negligent hiring lawsuits. It is especially important to consider employment screening when individuals have access to vulnerable populations, protected information, and/or safety-sensitive positions.
Employers have a duty to provide a safe workplace. Employment screening can offer protection to employers even if no information is found. It demonstrates a concerted effort to hire safe, responsible employees and may serve as protection against negligent hiring/retention claims.
Furthermore, there are many reasons why employers and unions establish and implement drug-free workplace policies. Among the leading reasons are:
- To comply with laws or regulations
- To qualify for insurance discounts, rebates, and other incentives
- To prevent associated problems such as absenteeism, accidents, injuries, and productivity loss
- To respond to an incident or pattern of substance abuse
- To express support for the majority of employees who do not abuse alcohol or other drugs
- To invest in employee health, safety, and productivity
- To market drug-free workers and services
Can you afford not to screen your employees?
*Disclaimer: WORKFLOW, LLC does not provide legal advice. To ensure compliance with the various federal and state laws, it is important that your policies be reviewed by legal counsel.