On January 1st, 2024 California Senate Bill No. 700 came into effect. The bill makes it unlawful for an employer to discriminate against a person in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of
Robert Burns MD
I have had several occasions where a driver is returning to an employer after a leave of absence and is sent to us for a “return-to-duty “drug screen.
Doris Rebollero
Drug and alcohol testing falls into two general catagories: DOT drug/alcohol testing and non-DOT drug/acohol testing. Each DOT agency rule defines what is an “accident” for the purposes of when DOT drug/alcohol testing is required.
Keila Leon
Drug and alcohol screening programs are vital components of workplace safety, particularly in industries where safety-sensitive positions are prevalent, such as transportation. These programs help ensure that employees are fit for duty and maintain a safe working environment.
Doris Rebollero
In December 2012 the DOT office of drug and alcohol policy and compliance issue to notice regarding the use of recreational marijuana. In the notice it stated that individual state initiatives have no bearing on the Department of Transportation’s drug testing program.
Robert Burns MD
On June 3, 2024 the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced $479 million in Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program grant awards aimed at preventing crashes, fatalities, and injuries involving commercial motor vehicles.
Keila Leon
Ozempic (semaglutide) is medication that is FDA approved used to treat elevated glucose (blood sugar) levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Wegovy (also semaglutide) is FDA approved for weight loss.
Robert Burns MD
While each DOT agency has their own regulations that require certain employers to implement a random testing program, they are not all the same. Specifically, FMCSA Employers must comply with this section, and drivers are obligated to submit to random alcohol and controlled substances testing.
Doris Rebollero
I was recently reviewing the FMCSA’s 2024 Medical Examiner’s Handbook to find any changes in the guidelines for blood pressure. It is a common problem for drivers to show up for their DOT exam and have an elevated blood pressure.
Robert Burns MD