HR Compliance Platform for Pre-Employment Screening
The user is an HR professional discussing best practices for pre-employment drug testing and background checks, specifically mentioning evolving regulations like 'No Marijuana' testing in Ohio. This indicates a clear pain point for HR departments: navigating complex, often changing, and state-specific legal requirements for pre-employment screening while ensuring transparency and a positive candidate experience.
Product Form: A SaaS platform for HR departments to manage compliance and best practices related to pre-employment drug testing, background checks, and other screening processes.
Key Features:
- Regulatory Database: An always up-to-date database of federal, state, and local laws regarding drug testing (including marijuana), background checks, and other hiring compliance (e.g., Ban the Box, credit checks).
- Automated Compliance Checks: Automatically flag potential compliance issues based on company location, candidate location, and specific screening policies configured by the HR team.
- Transparency Templates: Customizable communication templates for HR to provide transparent information to candidates about drug testing and background check policies, ensuring legal disclosure requirements are met.
- Workflow Automation: Streamline the ordering, tracking, and review of drug tests and background checks, integrating with third-party vendors (labs, screening agencies).
- Audit Trail & Reporting: Maintain a comprehensive log of all screening activities, communications, and compliance decisions for audit purposes.
- Policy Management: Centralized repository for company policies related to pre-employment screening, with version control.
- Alerts & Updates: Notify HR teams of upcoming regulatory changes or new legislation that could impact their screening policies.
Expected Revenue: A tiered subscription model based on the number of employees, number of hires per year, or features utilized (e.g., $200-$1000+ per month). HR departments are highly motivated to avoid legal risks, fines, and reputational damage associated with non-compliant hiring practices. A solution that simplifies this complex area, reduces manual effort, and ensures peace of mind would be a high-value investment for businesses of all sizes.
Origin Reddit Post
r/humanresources
Best Practice for Pre-Employment Drug Test Transparency (No Marijuana) [OH]
Posted by u/Pretty_Tour_6215•07/21/2025
Finally got leadership buy-in to begin requiring pre-employment drug screening and background tests on all candidates! The drug panel would not include marijuana testing, per the leadership t
Top Comments
u/bushthroat
Oooooh got it haha. I thought you had the drivers working for three months and then retested!
u/Ok_Low_9808
I am also interested in what other companies are doing. We are working towards not testing for it, however, the state is only legal for medical currently. Recreational is still illegal.
u/Ok_Low_9808
I am also interested in what other companies are doing. We are working towards not testing for it, however, the state is only legal for medical currently. Recreational is still illegal.
u/libra-love-
My ex worked in construction. People were at the job drunk. It definitely depends on the company.
But yes, gov regulated jobs like DOT or Airlines do test for alcohol. Most private sectors
u/gaize-safety
If you're not testing for marijuana, it's critical that you adopt and use impairment detection technology.
Your applicants and employees aren't stupid. If you aren't testing for THC, they'l
u/BunchaMalarkey123
We had 2 kids (~18yo) that we caught smoking pens in the bathroom at work. Idiots. It’s the same bathroom their direct manager used. Im pretty lax about weed, but I always tell guys don’t be
u/gaize-safety
If you're not testing for marijuana, it's critical that you adopt and use impairment detection technology.
Your applicants and employees aren't stupid. If you aren't testing for THC, they'l
u/Master_Pepper5988
That's the waiting time. Essentially, they would have to reapply for the position after that 90 day period has lapsed and if the job is no longer available, then they miss out unfortunately.
u/littlehappyfrog
Is it legal in your state? We had the same exact situation and I would say "we're not testing for substances that are legal in (state). If it's legal in (state), it won't be on the test". I
u/gaize-safety
If you're not testing for marijuana, it's critical that you adopt and use impairment detection technology.
Your applicants and employees aren't stupid. If you aren't testing for THC, they'l
u/Ok_Low_9808
I am also interested in what other companies are doing. We are working towards not testing for it, however, the state is only legal for medical currently. Recreational is still illegal.
u/bushthroat
Oooooh got it haha. I thought you had the drivers working for three months and then retested!
u/BunchaMalarkey123
Construction trades and DOT regulated positions (commercial drivers) *absolutely* test for alcohol. Anytime there is an incident/injury, everyone involved has to take a breath alcohol test. I
u/littlehappyfrog
Is it legal in your state? We had the same exact situation and I would say "we're not testing for substances that are legal in (state). If it's legal in (state), it won't be on the test". I
u/Master_Pepper5988
Ahh ok lol yea that would be horrible.
u/Master_Pepper5988
Ahh ok lol yea that would be horrible.
u/libra-love-
Like I said, it depends on the company. I know one of the guys he worked with and he would get black out drunk in his car after work, sleep at the job site, and work in the morning still drun
u/libra-love-
I agree. I’ve never met an aggressive stoner (heavy usage might lead to lazy work, but not all lazy people are stoners, so it depends on the person and you can weed them out pretty quickly);
u/libra-love-
Weed isn’t a big deal. I can tell you right now it’s better than a drinker (and no employment place tests for alcoholism do they?) Let the candidates know. “We only test for substances other
u/libra-love-
I agree. I’ve never met an aggressive stoner (heavy usage might lead to lazy work, but not all lazy people are stoners, so it depends on the person and you can weed them out pretty quickly);
u/BunchaMalarkey123
I don’t understand why you wouldn’t be transparent about it? If you aren’t testing for it, it implies you don’t care about people using it. Right?
u/Master_Pepper5988
We are part of the federal drug-free workplace program so we have to test and it has to include the since marijuana is not legal here. Being in this program helps get us a discount on our ins
u/Master_Pepper5988
That's the waiting time. Essentially, they would have to reapply for the position after that 90 day period has lapsed and if the job is no longer available, then they miss out unfortunately.
u/BunchaMalarkey123
Construction trades and DOT regulated positions (commercial drivers) *absolutely* test for alcohol. Anytime there is an incident/injury, everyone involved has to take a breath alcohol test. I
u/littlehappyfrog
Is it legal in your state? We had the same exact situation and I would say "we're not testing for substances that are legal in (state). If it's legal in (state), it won't be on the test". I
u/BunchaMalarkey123
Construction trades and DOT regulated positions (commercial drivers) *absolutely* test for alcohol. Anytime there is an incident/injury, everyone involved has to take a breath alcohol test. I
u/libra-love-
My ex worked in construction. People were at the job drunk. It definitely depends on the company.
But yes, gov regulated jobs like DOT or Airlines do test for alcohol. Most private sectors
u/Ok_Low_9808
Thank you! Yes, this is something we have to look more into. Medical is legal in addition to some delta 8 or 9. Not fully recreational yet
u/Master_Pepper5988
That's the waiting time. Essentially, they would have to reapply for the position after that 90 day period has lapsed and if the job is no longer available, then they miss out unfortunately.
u/BunchaMalarkey123
Construction trades and DOT regulated positions (commercial drivers) *absolutely* test for alcohol. Anytime there is an incident/injury, everyone involved has to take a breath alcohol test. I
u/Ok_Low_9808
Thank you! Yes, this is something we have to look more into. Medical is legal in addition to some delta 8 or 9. Not fully recreational yet
u/libra-love-
Weed isn’t a big deal. I can tell you right now it’s better than a drinker (and no employment place tests for alcoholism do they?) Let the candidates know. “We only test for substances other
u/bushthroat
Why would drivers get more time to retest than office positions?
u/BunchaMalarkey123
We had 2 kids (~18yo) that we caught smoking pens in the bathroom at work. Idiots. It’s the same bathroom their direct manager used. Im pretty lax about weed, but I always tell guys don’t be
u/Ok_Low_9808
Good to know, thank you! We're in the caregivers sector for supporting adults with disabilities across multiple properties with a mix of medicaid funding and so on. I believe we are also a pa
u/libra-love-
Weed isn’t a big deal. I can tell you right now it’s better than a drinker (and no employment place tests for alcoholism do they?) Let the candidates know. “We only test for substances other
u/Master_Pepper5988
We are part of the federal drug-free workplace program so we have to test and it has to include the since marijuana is not legal here. Being in this program helps get us a discount on our ins
u/Master_Pepper5988
What kind of work does your org do? If it's all office work and NO heavy equipment, manufacturing, construction, driving company vehicles, government contract, financial institutions or medi
u/Master_Pepper5988
Gotcha, being part of that program you won't be able to omit THC in testing unless legal in your state. With the population you serve, it's honestly something you want to check. It's more dif
u/Ok_Low_9808
I am also interested in what other companies are doing. We are working towards not testing for it, however, the state is only legal for medical currently. Recreational is still illegal.
u/Master_Pepper5988
What kind of work does your org do? If it's all office work and NO heavy equipment, manufacturing, construction, driving company vehicles, government contract, financial institutions or medi
u/libra-love-
Like I said, it depends on the company. I know one of the guys he worked with and he would get black out drunk in his car after work, sleep at the job site, and work in the morning still drun
u/BunchaMalarkey123
I don’t understand why you wouldn’t be transparent about it? If you aren’t testing for it, it implies you don’t care about people using it. Right?
u/BunchaMalarkey123
We had 2 kids (~18yo) that we caught smoking pens in the bathroom at work. Idiots. It’s the same bathroom their direct manager used. Im pretty lax about weed, but I always tell guys don’t be
u/littlehappyfrog
Is it legal in your state? We had the same exact situation and I would say "we're not testing for substances that are legal in (state). If it's legal in (state), it won't be on the test". I
u/BunchaMalarkey123
I work HR for private sector construction. Specifically, commercial construction. We take it very seriously, as do every single one of our general contractors we work for.
u/Ok_Low_9808
Thank you! Yes, this is something we have to look more into. Medical is legal in addition to some delta 8 or 9. Not fully recreational yet
u/Ok_Low_9808
Good to know, thank you! We're in the caregivers sector for supporting adults with disabilities across multiple properties with a mix of medicaid funding and so on. I believe we are also a pa
u/libra-love-
My ex worked in construction. People were at the job drunk. It definitely depends on the company.
But yes, gov regulated jobs like DOT or Airlines do test for alcohol. Most private sectors
u/libra-love-
I agree. I’ve never met an aggressive stoner (heavy usage might lead to lazy work, but not all lazy people are stoners, so it depends on the person and you can weed them out pretty quickly);
u/Master_Pepper5988
What kind of work does your org do? If it's all office work and NO heavy equipment, manufacturing, construction, driving company vehicles, government contract, financial institutions or medi
u/Ok_Low_9808
I am also interested in what other companies are doing. We are working towards not testing for it, however, the state is only legal for medical currently. Recreational is still illegal.
u/BunchaMalarkey123
Haha, i think it’s pretty widely known how drug fueled the service industry is.
And agreed, there are some really shitty construction companies out there with low standards.
We take it se
u/bushthroat
Oooooh got it haha. I thought you had the drivers working for three months and then retested!
u/libra-love-
My ex worked in construction. People were at the job drunk. It definitely depends on the company.
But yes, gov regulated jobs like DOT or Airlines do test for alcohol. Most private sectors
u/BunchaMalarkey123
I work HR for private sector construction. Specifically, commercial construction. We take it very seriously, as do every single one of our general contractors we work for.
u/bushthroat
Why would drivers get more time to retest than office positions?
u/littlehappyfrog
Is it legal in your state? We had the same exact situation and I would say "we're not testing for substances that are legal in (state). If it's legal in (state), it won't be on the test". I
u/BunchaMalarkey123
We had 2 kids (~18yo) that we caught smoking pens in the bathroom at work. Idiots. It’s the same bathroom their direct manager used. Im pretty lax about weed, but I always tell guys don’t be
u/BunchaMalarkey123
I don’t understand why you wouldn’t be transparent about it? If you aren’t testing for it, it implies you don’t care about people using it. Right?
u/Master_Pepper5988
What kind of work does your org do? If it's all office work and NO heavy equipment, manufacturing, construction, driving company vehicles, government contract, financial institutions or medi
u/BunchaMalarkey123
I work HR for private sector construction. Specifically, commercial construction. We take it very seriously, as do every single one of our general contractors we work for.
u/Ok_Low_9808
Thank you! Yes, this is something we have to look more into. Medical is legal in addition to some delta 8 or 9. Not fully recreational yet
u/Master_Pepper5988
Gotcha, being part of that program you won't be able to omit THC in testing unless legal in your state. With the population you serve, it's honestly something you want to check. It's more dif
u/Master_Pepper5988
Ahh ok lol yea that would be horrible.
u/gaize-safety
If you're not testing for marijuana, it's critical that you adopt and use impairment detection technology.
Your applicants and employees aren't stupid. If you aren't testing for THC, they'l
u/BunchaMalarkey123
Haha, i think it’s pretty widely known how drug fueled the service industry is.
And agreed, there are some really shitty construction companies out there with low standards.
We take it se
u/Master_Pepper5988
Gotcha, being part of that program you won't be able to omit THC in testing unless legal in your state. With the population you serve, it's honestly something you want to check. It's more dif
u/Master_Pepper5988
Ahh ok lol yea that would be horrible.
u/libra-love-
Weed isn’t a big deal. I can tell you right now it’s better than a drinker (and no employment place tests for alcoholism do they?) Let the candidates know. “We only test for substances other
u/bushthroat
Oooooh got it haha. I thought you had the drivers working for three months and then retested!
u/Master_Pepper5988
That's the waiting time. Essentially, they would have to reapply for the position after that 90 day period has lapsed and if the job is no longer available, then they miss out unfortunately.
u/BunchaMalarkey123
We had 2 kids (~18yo) that we caught smoking pens in the bathroom at work. Idiots. It’s the same bathroom their direct manager used. Im pretty lax about weed, but I always tell guys don’t be
u/bushthroat
Why would drivers get more time to retest than office positions?
u/Ok_Low_9808
I am also interested in what other companies are doing. We are working towards not testing for it, however, the state is only legal for medical currently. Recreational is still illegal.
u/BunchaMalarkey123
Construction trades and DOT regulated positions (commercial drivers) *absolutely* test for alcohol. Anytime there is an incident/injury, everyone involved has to take a breath alcohol test. I
u/Master_Pepper5988
Gotcha, being part of that program you won't be able to omit THC in testing unless legal in your state. With the population you serve, it's honestly something you want to check. It's more dif
u/littlehappyfrog
Is it legal in your state? We had the same exact situation and I would say "we're not testing for substances that are legal in (state). If it's legal in (state), it won't be on the test". I
u/Ok_Low_9808
Thank you! Yes, this is something we have to look more into. Medical is legal in addition to some delta 8 or 9. Not fully recreational yet
u/libra-love-
I agree. I’ve never met an aggressive stoner (heavy usage might lead to lazy work, but not all lazy people are stoners, so it depends on the person and you can weed them out pretty quickly);
u/Master_Pepper5988
We are part of the federal drug-free workplace program so we have to test and it has to include the since marijuana is not legal here. Being in this program helps get us a discount on our ins
u/littlehappyfrog
Is it legal in your state? We had the same exact situation and I would say "we're not testing for substances that are legal in (state). If it's legal in (state), it won't be on the test". I
u/BunchaMalarkey123
We had 2 kids (~18yo) that we caught smoking pens in the bathroom at work. Idiots. It’s the same bathroom their direct manager used. Im pretty lax about weed, but I always tell guys don’t be
u/Master_Pepper5988
We are part of the federal drug-free workplace program so we have to test and it has to include the since marijuana is not legal here. Being in this program helps get us a discount on our ins
u/Master_Pepper5988
We are part of the federal drug-free workplace program so we have to test and it has to include the since marijuana is not legal here. Being in this program helps get us a discount on our ins
u/libra-love-
I agree. I’ve never met an aggressive stoner (heavy usage might lead to lazy work, but not all lazy people are stoners, so it depends on the person and you can weed them out pretty quickly);
u/libra-love-
Weed isn’t a big deal. I can tell you right now it’s better than a drinker (and no employment place tests for alcoholism do they?) Let the candidates know. “We only test for substances other
u/Master_Pepper5988
We are part of the federal drug-free workplace program so we have to test and it has to include the since marijuana is not legal here. Being in this program helps get us a discount on our ins
u/BunchaMalarkey123
I don’t understand why you wouldn’t be transparent about it? If you aren’t testing for it, it implies you don’t care about people using it. Right?
u/BunchaMalarkey123
Haha, i think it’s pretty widely known how drug fueled the service industry is.
And agreed, there are some really shitty construction companies out there with low standards.
We take it se
u/libra-love-
Like I said, it depends on the company. I know one of the guys he worked with and he would get black out drunk in his car after work, sleep at the job site, and work in the morning still drun
u/Master_Pepper5988
What kind of work does your org do? If it's all office work and NO heavy equipment, manufacturing, construction, driving company vehicles, government contract, financial institutions or medi
u/BunchaMalarkey123
I work HR for private sector construction. Specifically, commercial construction. We take it very seriously, as do every single one of our general contractors we work for.
u/Master_Pepper5988
Gotcha, being part of that program you won't be able to omit THC in testing unless legal in your state. With the population you serve, it's honestly something you want to check. It's more dif
u/Master_Pepper5988
Gotcha, being part of that program you won't be able to omit THC in testing unless legal in your state. With the population you serve, it's honestly something you want to check. It's more dif
u/Ok_Low_9808
Good to know, thank you! We're in the caregivers sector for supporting adults with disabilities across multiple properties with a mix of medicaid funding and so on. I believe we are also a pa
u/bushthroat
Oooooh got it haha. I thought you had the drivers working for three months and then retested!
u/libra-love-
I agree. I’ve never met an aggressive stoner (heavy usage might lead to lazy work, but not all lazy people are stoners, so it depends on the person and you can weed them out pretty quickly);
u/libra-love-
My ex worked in construction. People were at the job drunk. It definitely depends on the company.
But yes, gov regulated jobs like DOT or Airlines do test for alcohol. Most private sectors
u/gaize-safety
If you're not testing for marijuana, it's critical that you adopt and use impairment detection technology.
Your applicants and employees aren't stupid. If you aren't testing for THC, they'l
u/BunchaMalarkey123
Haha, i think it’s pretty widely known how drug fueled the service industry is.
And agreed, there are some really shitty construction companies out there with low standards.
We take it se
u/BunchaMalarkey123
I work HR for private sector construction. Specifically, commercial construction. We take it very seriously, as do every single one of our general contractors we work for.
u/BunchaMalarkey123
I don’t understand why you wouldn’t be transparent about it? If you aren’t testing for it, it implies you don’t care about people using it. Right?
u/Ok_Low_9808
Good to know, thank you! We're in the caregivers sector for supporting adults with disabilities across multiple properties with a mix of medicaid funding and so on. I believe we are also a pa
u/Master_Pepper5988
What kind of work does your org do? If it's all office work and NO heavy equipment, manufacturing, construction, driving company vehicles, government contract, financial institutions or medi
u/BunchaMalarkey123
I work HR for private sector construction. Specifically, commercial construction. We take it very seriously, as do every single one of our general contractors we work for.
u/libra-love-
Like I said, it depends on the company. I know one of the guys he worked with and he would get black out drunk in his car after work, sleep at the job site, and work in the morning still drun
u/Master_Pepper5988
That's the waiting time. Essentially, they would have to reapply for the position after that 90 day period has lapsed and if the job is no longer available, then they miss out unfortunately.
u/Ok_Low_9808
Thank you! Yes, this is something we have to look more into. Medical is legal in addition to some delta 8 or 9. Not fully recreational yet
u/BunchaMalarkey123
I don’t understand why you wouldn’t be transparent about it? If you aren’t testing for it, it implies you don’t care about people using it. Right?
u/BunchaMalarkey123
Construction trades and DOT regulated positions (commercial drivers) *absolutely* test for alcohol. Anytime there is an incident/injury, everyone involved has to take a breath alcohol test. I
u/bushthroat
Why would drivers get more time to retest than office positions?
u/Master_Pepper5988
Ahh ok lol yea that would be horrible.
u/BunchaMalarkey123
Haha, i think it’s pretty widely known how drug fueled the service industry is.
And agreed, there are some really shitty construction companies out there with low standards.
We take it se
u/libra-love-
Like I said, it depends on the company. I know one of the guys he worked with and he would get black out drunk in his car after work, sleep at the job site, and work in the morning still drun
u/Ok_Low_9808
Good to know, thank you! We're in the caregivers sector for supporting adults with disabilities across multiple properties with a mix of medicaid funding and so on. I believe we are also a pa
u/libra-love-
Like I said, it depends on the company. I know one of the guys he worked with and he would get black out drunk in his car after work, sleep at the job site, and work in the morning still drun
u/libra-love-
Weed isn’t a big deal. I can tell you right now it’s better than a drinker (and no employment place tests for alcoholism do they?) Let the candidates know. “We only test for substances other
u/Ok_Low_9808
Good to know, thank you! We're in the caregivers sector for supporting adults with disabilities across multiple properties with a mix of medicaid funding and so on. I believe we are also a pa
u/bushthroat
Why would drivers get more time to retest than office positions?
u/Master_Pepper5988
That's the waiting time. Essentially, they would have to reapply for the position after that 90 day period has lapsed and if the job is no longer available, then they miss out unfortunately.
u/gaize-safety
If you're not testing for marijuana, it's critical that you adopt and use impairment detection technology.
Your applicants and employees aren't stupid. If you aren't testing for THC, they'l
u/bushthroat
Oooooh got it haha. I thought you had the drivers working for three months and then retested!
u/libra-love-
My ex worked in construction. People were at the job drunk. It definitely depends on the company.
But yes, gov regulated jobs like DOT or Airlines do test for alcohol. Most private sectors
u/BunchaMalarkey123
Haha, i think it’s pretty widely known how drug fueled the service industry is.
And agreed, there are some really shitty construction companies out there with low standards.
We take it se
u/Ok_Low_9808
I am also interested in what other companies are doing. We are working towards not testing for it, however, the state is only legal for medical currently. Recreational is still illegal.
u/libra-love-
Weed isn’t a big deal. I can tell you right now it’s better than a drinker (and no employment place tests for alcoholism do they?) Let the candidates know. “We only test for substances other
u/bushthroat
Why would drivers get more time to retest than office positions?
u/Master_Pepper5988
Ahh ok lol yea that would be horrible.