...1. How does drug testing effect hiring and testing employees A. Though many feel that drug testing is an invasion of privacy, drug testing enhances the probably to having a successful business. B. The strategy is to obtain the best employees to come in and assure that your company will have a successful production and outcome rate. C. There are different regulations and laws set to insure proper and relevant drug testing that assure the best environment for the workplace (employer and employees) D. In today’s workplace, drug testing has become a debatable matter. Every employer, regardless of industry or profession, must decide on way to position themselves and their business. There are many people that feel drug testing in the workplace is an attack of privacy. On the other side, however, there are those who believe that in today's workplace drug testing may be common but is vibrant to a successful business. 2. The Body of my research A. How do regulated laws play a part in the effect of drug testing? B. How lab testing affect the outcome for the employer and the employee. C. Pros a. Confining to federal and state regulations. b. Weeding out people that will be a liability to the employer, co-workers, and themselves. c. Preventing low productivity from that use drugs as compared to those that don’t. d. Preventing a high rating of work injuries. D. Cons e. Resistance from employers. Violates their privacy...
Words: 2224 - Pages: 9
...while also doing what they can to prevent any loss of business as a cause. One of the examples that this paper will talk about is the issue of drug testing. Drug testing is a sensitive issue as there are many different viewpoints regarding this issue. Drug testing also known as drug screening was used increasingly in the 1990’s to test for the presence of illegal narcotics in the blood or urine of the employees. An employee abusing illegal narcotics may be impaired and thus at a greater risk of injury or illness on the job (Kesselring & Pittman, 2002). A previous company I used to work for had many issues regarding drug testing and it sometimes came back to hurt them. Drug testing has become an issue of outstanding social concern across the country and has been used by many employers (Wall, 1992). This paper will explain the issue that drug testing causes as well as some of the ethical concerns raised by the situation. This paper will also explain the laws that effect drug testing as well as recommendations to reduce liability exposure and improve the ethical climate of the situation Description of Business that presents a legal and ethical issue Drug testing was a big concern of a company I used to work for in San Diego. Sterling Security was a company that was bought out in 2004 due to some rising issues within the organization. Drug testing had become an issue because there were many times where employees were involved in auto accidents and incidents with working with law...
Words: 2133 - Pages: 9
...student’s guide to research is to frame your research question. Whether you have noticed a problem that you think you could help fix or have a desire to understand something, you must pose a question carefully and precisely. It is important that you define your terms when coming up with a question so you know exactly what you are measuring, observing, and how to collect data. When you evaluate your findings you must have a clear picture of what exactly you are looking for. Knowing how and where to search efficiently and effectively is vital in order to find the best information for the research process. This involves determining the sources for finding information that would be useful in the research process. A research that has no valid sources is not likely to yield the desired results. After reading the article “As drug industry influence over research grows, so does the potential for bias”, raises the question can drug testing be trusted? The article raises key elements to why industries are now biased and why not all drug companies can be trusted with their experiments for drug testing. The article outlines how industries are withholding records and test results to ensure sales and to pass FDA (Food and Drug, Administration) laws. The major assumptions and biases of the drug industry that underlie drug research is that the drug companies are for profit. So it is a huge conflict of interest and unethical for drug companies to be funding any research. Healthcare somewhere along...
Words: 491 - Pages: 2
...this part. Not only are you trying to make it through the weeding out process but you must also make yourself marketable, for at anytime you could be competing for a job with only thirty openings, yet there are two hundred people applying for the same job. Even though the process can be difficult, if you prepare correctly, you can speed up the process and will not be as much of a burden. The hardest part of this job is actually getting into the agency, after you are accepted, it is very easy to get into other agencies and you basically have a job for life. There are many federal agencies that you can join but the main ones that interest me are the law enforcement agencies such as the Drug Enforcement Agency, the Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives agency, the Border Patrol and Customs Agency, and the National Security Agency. These are just some of the many federal law enforcement agencies that are out there, in which people in my field of study might be interested in. Some of these agencies are higher in stature than others and therefore may be harder to get into than others, so it is very smart to do your research before you apply to just anyone of these agencies. When looking at these agencies, from an entry level standpoint, its best to see which ones have the least amount of requirements, doing this will increase your chances of getting accepted in. Joining a federal agency is something that you have to realize you want to do long before you apply, for there are certain...
Words: 1251 - Pages: 6
...Individual Assignment Employers use prescreening tests in order to screen applicants for a job. There are different types of tests that can be used when selecting the correct employee. When conducting prescreening testing, it is important to be cognizant of the validity, reliability and implementation of the testing. Employers must also be mindful of Equal Employment Opportunity laws, such as Title VII, and ensure they are being examined and followed throughout the prescreening process in effort to avoid being contested in court (Quast, 2011). Employers must avoid personal questions that are not related to job performance. It is important to understand that these tests are not 100 percent accurate, and therefore not to be relied on solely in candidate selection (Quast, 2011). Though there are many different prescreening tests that can be, and are used today, a few include cognitive tests, personality tests, job knowledge, polygraph tests, interviews, drug screening, credit checks, and criminal background checks. Cognitive testing uses questions to test the applicant’s comprehension and problems solving skills, especially with multifaceted tasks. This type of testing can be helpful to test an applicant’s ability to problem solve when related to job complication. The validity and reliability of cognitive ability tests is high because they can be used as an indicator of the employee’s upcoming successes (OPM.gov, Cognitive Ability Tests). Job knowledge testing is similar to a written...
Words: 1143 - Pages: 5
...with a need to know; 2) Information released only as appropriate; 3) Federally required tests and testing has priority and is separate from non-DOT testing; 4) Records are maintained for the proper length of time. Does the employer maintain records of its anti-drug and alcohol misuse program in a secure location with controlled access? Does the employer only release drug and alcohol testing information related to covered employees as permitted by law or in accordance with the circumstances described in Section 655.73? Are DOT tests completely separate from non-DOT tests in all respects, and do DOT tests take priority (i. e. DOT tests conducted and completed before a non-DOT test is begun, urine collected in a DOT test not used for a non-DOT test)? REGULATORY CITATION Section 655.71(a) states: “An employer shall maintain records of its anti-drug and alcohol misuse program as provided in this section. The records shall be maintained in a secure location with controlled access.” Section 655.73(a) states: “Except as required by law, or expressly authorized or required in this section, no employer may release information pertaining to a covered employee that is contained in records required to be maintained by Section 655.71 of this subpart.” 3. 4. Section 40.13(a) states: “DOT tests must be completely separate from non-DOT tests in all respects.” Section 40.13(b) states: “DOT tests must take priority and must be conducted...
Words: 7626 - Pages: 31
...New Security Employee Guide John Siggers SEC/430 March 18, 2013 New Security Employee Guide Throughout this guide as a new employee you will learn about many of the basics of what to do in investigations. These topics will start with the basic principles of an investigation then lead into the criminal investigation basics then learn the proper evidence acquisition and management the next step in the guide to helping you with the investigation process is employee and administrative investigations ending with personnel investigations. Investigation Principles Investigations are the examination, study, tracking, and the gathering of factual information (Sennewald-Tsukayama 2006). With this being said the investigation process is more of an art form than it is science, but science in many investigations plays a large part. The person that is doing the investigation is the gather of facts; this person must hypotheses and is able to draw a conclusion that is based on the information and the evidence. The basic principle in investigation is that the process is a comprehensive activity that involves the collection of information with the application of logic and the ability to use sound reasoning. The basic end result in any investigation is that it is a factual explanation of what has happened if the issue or incident is that of history, or what is occurring, or if the issue is of the present (Sennewald-Tsukayama 2006). There are two types of investigations...
Words: 4173 - Pages: 17
...Did you know that a survey conducted by the CASA revealed some shocking facts about drugs in schools. “The survey revealed that at least once a week on their school grounds, 9% of middle school students (more than 1 million) see illegal drugs used, sold, students high and/or students drunk. At least weekly, 17% of all high and middle school students (4.4 million) personally see classmates high on drugs at school” (...America’s Schools Are Infested With Drugs). These are just a few examples of problems that would be solved with middle school drug testing. “Mandatory drug testing in public middle schools is a relatively new issue for the law. Introduced during the late 1980s and expanding over the decade, the practice of analyzing student urine...
Words: 1472 - Pages: 6
...consent forms. 161) A subject in a clinical research trial experiences a serious, unanticipated adverse drug experience. How should the investigator proceed after the discovery of the adverse event occurrence? a) Report the adverse drug experience to the IRB only if there are several other occurrences. b) Report the adverse drug experience as part of the continuing review report. c) Do not report the adverse drug experience to the IRB since it is a common adverse experience. d) Report the adverse drug experience immediately to the IRB using the forms or the mechanism provided by the institution. 162) How long is an investigator required to keep consent documents, IRB correspondence, and research records? a) As long as the investigator is at that institution b) Until the IRB gives permission for them to be destroyed c) Until the study is closed d) For a minimum of three years after completion of the study 163) Amendments involving changes to IRB approved protocols do NOT need prior IRB approval if: a) They are eligible for review using expedited procedures. b) They only involve changes to the consent form. c) The changes must be immediately implemented for the health and well being of the subject. d) The investigator keeps careful records of all changes and includes them in the final report. 164) According to federal regulations, which of the following best describes when expedited review of a new, proposed study may be used by the IRB? a) The...
Words: 1349 - Pages: 6
...The use of performance-enhancing drugs by professional athletes also known as “doping” has been acknowledged a problem since the 1960’s. The issue has gained prominence in the last ten years according to Bay area laboratory Cooperative (BALCO) investigators. There are several types of performance-enhancing drugs including; anabolic steroids, stimulants, human growth hormone and supplements. Anabolic steroids are synthetic that help build fat into muscle faster to help an athlete become stronger and faster as a player to help dominate the sport they are staring in. Tetrahydrogestrinone, also called (THG) is the type of steroid purportedly used by many high-profile athletes, some athletes that caught using these drug; track star Marion Jones...
Words: 1906 - Pages: 8
...Discussion Questions Week 1 DQ 1 How does drug abuse affect the work place? Substance abuse affects the workplace in a variety of ways. Whether it be illegal narcotics, prescription drugs, or alcohol the affects are all similar. These types of substances can impair an individual’s judgment and can cause serious safety issues among other things. These are some of the problems inherent from substance abuse in the workplace: 1. More absenteeism and tardiness can be expected along with job-related accidents. 2. Businesses lose money each year because of substance abuse. 3. Employees who use drugs in the workplace are less productive than non-users. 4. Thefts rise along with damaged equipment and other unnecessary costs. 5. Non-users may have to work harder to make up for the problem employees (Dfaf, 2008). Larger corporations have a better handle on drug issues as they have established drug policies in effect and many of these corporations implement random drug tests. Smaller businesses are affected the most as they do not have established drug policies, usually do not require drug testing, and do not have the financial reserves to cover company related accidents. I have personally seen a few individuals lose their jobs because of drug abuse. One recently was an employee in his mid 20’s. Someone called and said his truck was driving erratically on the road. To make a long story short he failed the drug test. Substance abuse in the workplace not only ...
Words: 2706 - Pages: 11
...Kids think drug testing is like getting stung by a bee. At first it hurts and they try everything to prevent it from happening. Nowadays, schools implement drug testing to try and help students and prevent drug abuse, but many students find it annoying and stupid instead of helpful. However, drug testing is an important thing because it is trying to keep students safe and provide a safe environment in which they can grow and develop into functioning members of society. The first reason drug testing is important is it allows for early detection of substance abuse and intervention. Catching drug abuse early in a student’s life can save his or her life or help them get put back on the right track in school and their daily life. Drug testing in schools can be annoying and expensive, but if you think about it saving someone's life early on before they get addicted to drugs is more important than the money. “The stated goal of such programs is to identify students with possible substance abuse issues and to intervene early.” (John, par 2) Intervention can be a hard thing, especially when you are a teenager, and talking about the reasons why drugs seem necessary can be a tough exercise, but in the end it is for the best. From my own...
Words: 729 - Pages: 3
...background research on that topic, test your hypothesis by doing an experiment or two, analyzing your data and drawing a conclusion, and communicating your results. These six categories get broken down into even more specific areas. The scientific method is essentially important because it helps us solve problems and answer questions efficiently and effectively. The first and most important area of the scientific method is to ask a question. There would never be anything in the world to support with facts or learn more about if people never came up with questions. There are numerous questions that lead to support huge things that are very vital to everyday life for you and myself. What shortly follows asking a question is to then concoct a hypothesis. A hypothesis is an idea or thought about how you believe things work, I believe it’s easier to think of it as a scientific guess or assumption. A hypothesis must be testable so you are able to demonstrate observations or facts that support your hypothesis. You can have a hypothesis that involves supernatural effects, but your hypothesis cannot be tested. Therefore, if a hypothesis is not testable then you do not have any supporting facts for your hypothesis, resulting in your hypothesis being incredible weak. The whole goal is to come with as many supporting facts to make your hypothesis strong and to convince others to understand and believe in your hypothesis too. After your hypothesis is conducted, you need to get more basic information...
Words: 785 - Pages: 4
...Drug Testing – An Introduction Despite recent and strong empirical evidence proving employment-based drug screenings do not increase productivity – and in many cases may even adversely affect productivity – more and more employers continue to require a clean drug screening for consideration of employment. If you are applying for a job, the chances are good that you will need to take a drug test. While a few industries are still considered “safe” from drug testing (namely, restaurant and hospitality), this is by no means an industry standard. Larger offices are particularly diligent in their drug testing efforts. If your prospective employer has around 100 employees or has government or private financial backing, you can bet your bottom dollar that you will be tested; if not for pre-employment, then at some point during your tenure with that company. To simplify things, your prospective employer is only testing for illegal drugs during a drug screening. They cannot, by law, test for pregnancy or medical conditions during a drug test. Thankfully, prospective employers cannot run your urine, hair, saliva or blood and see what substances or activities in which you have engaged over the last ten years. Such actions are not only illegal – they are currently impossible. In this Guide, you will learn how long the chemical traces, or metabolites, stay in your system (for example, marijuana can stay in your blood stream for as long as two months!). The Department of Defense requires...
Words: 24091 - Pages: 97
...Athlete Drug Abuse If I had to start a campaign on a high school campus or a college campus for student athletes it would be to ban illegal drug usage and to have mandatory drug testing. I think it would improve the integrality of sports and the behavioral aspect of the athletic programs. A lot of drug usage comes from students not being focused and strong minded. Student athletes get off onto the wrong path with the wrong crowd once they are influenced by illegal drug abuse. I strongly feel that drug testing has a positive impact on a team. It keeps the team disciplined, builds a great athletic program, and makes coaches want to enforce the importance of staying drug free even more. Athletic programs are not just successful by hard work in practices, making the required grades, but mostly by being drug free. When I stress the importance of being drug free I mean by using marijuana. In this case marijuana is a popular drug for most athletes to use, and also get caught with using. There also is a steroid that is an illegal drug that a lot of athletes use to be stronger, faster, and quicker. Steroids can be used by any athlete and you would never know, but once they were tested for it, if it was found they would have severe consequences as far as suspension, kicked out of school, and cost the team a disadvantage. Therefore, that’s why coaches enforce the importance of illegal drug usage. Drug testing makes players think twice about when they chose to do drugs or try...
Words: 1020 - Pages: 5
