Global HR Research (Now DISA Global Solutions)

As of March 1, 2024, GHRR has officially rebranded to DISA Global Solutions, Inc. This change symbolizes more than a new name; it represents our continued commitment to excellence and innovation in employee screening services. Since our acquisition by DISA in 2022, we have worked diligently to integrate the best of both organizations. We are excited to step into this new chapter as DISA Global Solutions, and we are committed to bringing you the same trusted service you are accustomed to receiving. We appreciate the trust you have placed in GHRR and look forward to strengthening our relationship as DISA Global Solutions. Thank you for being a part of this exciting journey. We are thrilled to continue serving you under our new name with the same dedication to excellence you have always known!

💊🧪 Reasonable suspicion drug testing aims to maintain the integrity of a drug-free workplace policy, thus supporting a safer work environment, reducing accidents, and promoting overall employee well-being. Do you know the best practices to follow in order to implement reasonable suspicion drug testing into your workplace? ➡ Learn more about DISA's reasonable suspicion training program: https://zurl.co/CP2y

Morgan Reynolds, Vice President of Risk and Legal Counsel at DISA Global Solutions, delved into the intricacies of the FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act) and adverse action laws in his #DaywithDISA 2024 session titled "Mastering FCRA & Adverse Action: A Refreshing Overview." Key takeaways include: ☑ An Evolving Legal Landscape ☑ Disclosure and Authorization Criticality ☑ Increased Wait Times in Certain States ➡ Did you miss the live presentation or would you like to revisit it? Rewatch/download the presentation here: https://lnkd.in/g99dsedE #FCRA #Compliance #BackgroundScreening #BackgroundChecks

⚖📃 On November 1, 2023, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services amended its Substance Use Testing For The Workplace Rule, significantly changing drug testing programs and laboratory procedures. Key aspects of Maine's drug testing laws include: ☑ Workers' Compensation ☑ Random Testing ☑ Alcohol Testing ➡ What specific requirements must employers adhere to in order to maintain compliance? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gek-XeBb #WorkplaceDrugTesting #CannabisTesting #DrugTesting #Compliance

Dan Horvath, Senior VP of Regulatory and Safety Policy at the American Trucking Association, delivered a comprehensive presentation at #DaywithDISA on current and upcoming regulatory changes in the #truckingindustry. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝟲 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: ➡𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗦𝗙𝗗) 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀: FMCSA's proposal to change the motor carrier safety rating system from a three-tier to a more nuanced approach could reshape how carriers are evaluated for safety. The industry's feedback will be crucial in shaping this new system. ➡𝗖𝗦𝗔 𝗦𝗠𝗦 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗹: Proposed simplifications to the CSA SMS system, focusing on violations with a direct correlation to crash risks, signifying a significant shift in carrier assessments. This could lead to more accurate and fair evaluations for carriers. ➡𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: With over 235,000 drug test violations reported since 2020, the expansion of the Clearinghouse and the introduction of oral fluid testing represent pivotal steps in enhancing road safety and compliance. . . . READ MORE & REWATCH THE PRESENTATION: ▶ https://lnkd.in/gNx-63XK #BackgroundChecks #BackgroundScreening #EmployeeScreening #FMCSA #Transportation

#FMCSA experts Bryan Price and Stacy Johnson presented a session at #DaywithDISA 2024 titled "𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 & 𝗗𝗢𝗧: 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗽." 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝟲 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: ➡𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲'𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: The Clearing House acts as a federal repository for CDL licensed drivers' drug and alcohol test violations. Recent enhancements, such as the 12-month lookback query notification, have significantly improved industry compliance and employer awareness. ➡𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Over 5.2 million unique CDLs have been queried, indicating widespread industry participation. This high number reflects the motor carrier industry's commitment to ensuring driver compliance. ➡𝗩𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: While marijuana is the most common substance identified in violations, 40% of the positive tests include other substances, debunking the misconception that marijuana is the sole focus of the Clearing House. . . . READ MORE & REWATCH THE PRESENTATION: ▶ https://lnkd.in/ehW7sNMy #BackgroundChecks #BackgroundScreening #EmployeeScreening #Compliance #Staffing

In an insightful session at the #DaywithDISA 2024 conference, Adam Rosenthal, an Employment Law Partner at Shepard Mullen, delved into the complexities of California's unique legal landscape, particularly focusing on hiring best practices and pitfalls. 📝 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝟲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮: ☑ 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀: California's employment law requires heightened attention to non-discrimination, covering a wider range of protected classes than federal law. It's crucial for employers to have policies promoting non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities. ☑ 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: Employers in California must include pay scales in job postings and be transparent about compensation, a practice aimed at addressing persistent pay inequalities across gender and race. ☑ 𝗕𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘅 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Employers need to navigate California's '#BantheBox' law carefully, which prohibits asking about criminal history before a conditional job offer. This law aims to provide fair chances to individuals with a criminal background. . . . READ MORE & REWATCH THE PRESENTATION: ▶ https://lnkd.in/gSbF4JxQ #BackgroundChecks #BackgroundScreening #EmployeeScreening #Compliance #Staffing

As we close the curtains on the latest edition of our annual conference, Day with DISA 2024, it's time to reflect on the incredible journey this event has charted. 🌟 Our 2024 conference, yet again, broke attendance records, underscoring the event's growing significance and reaffirms its status as one of the premier #employeescreening events in the United States. Thank you to everyone who attended in-person and virtually. 🌟 Additionally, our gratitude extends to our sponsors, whose involvement was pivotal in bringing the latest industry trends to the forefront during our networking sessions. 🌟 Finally, a heartfelt thank you to all our keynote speakers and session presenters who dedicated their time and expertise to make this event a rich source of industry knowledge. Your contributions are the backbone of Day with DISA's success and growth. Looking ahead to Day with DISA 2025, we are already brewing ideas to make it an even more enriching experience! Learn more: https://zurl.co/Ud3x #DaywithDISA #BackgroundChecks #BackgroundScreening #DrugTesting #Compliance #Staffing

Join us in-person today for our #DaywithDISA 2024 Keynotes and Networking event at the House of Blues Houston! Come meet industry thought leaders, peers, and your DISA contacts. ➡ Learn more: https://zurl.co/nLM4 #BackgroundChecks #BackgroundScreening #DrugTesting #Compliance #Staffing

Which sessions of #DaywithDISA 2024 Day 3 will you be attending? ➡ View the full DWD schedule here: https://zurl.co/USNH #BackgroundChecks #BackgroundScreening #DrugTesting #Compliance #Staffing