Filed today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit temporarily delayed the November 1st Direct Observation (DO) requirement for DOT return-to-duty and follow-up tests. This is an "administrative stay" until the Court completes its review on the matter. Therefore, direct observation for return-to-duty and follow-up testing will continue to be an employer option, rather than mandatory. This temporary stay is only regarding 49 CFR §40.67 (b).
You may view the complete Stay Order at http://datia.org/AdminStayOrder.pdf
Friday, October 31, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
Supervisor Training for Reasonable Suspicion Testing, October 16, 2008
Please join us at our next Supervisor Training Seminar, “Dealing with the Employee in Crisis” on Thursday, October 16th from 8:30am-4:30pm at the La Quinta Inn in Tacoma, WA. This seminar exceeds DOT supervisor training requirements for reasonable suspicion testing and also serves as a great refresher course for any Designated Employer Representatives (DERs). Registration is $169 for Fit for Work Members which covers the seminar, resource materials and lunch. Please contact our office at 800-676-0522 and speak with Rochelle to register or for more information.
New "MBG No charge" Collection Site in Montesano, WA
MBG has a new "no charge" collection site in Montesano, WA. HarborCrest Behavioral Health just opened a drug screening facility located at 319 East Pioneer, Montesano; phone number 360-249-1980. They are open Tuesdays and Friday afternoons from 1pm to 4:30pm for drug screen collections and breath alcohol testing. This facility also offers easy truck parking and is a walk in clinic, no appointment needed. If you have not used a HarborCrest facility before for drug screen collections and/or breath alcohol testing, please contact MBG at 800-676-0522 to set up an account.
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