New York Drug, Alcohol & Health Testing and Background & Drug Screening Programs

Popularly known for its various nicknames - "The Big Apple," "The Capital of the World," "Center of the Universe," and "The City that Never Sleeps" - New York remains steadfast in helping its people to live longer and healthier, as well as in decreasing the city's crime rate.

Alcohol and drug use contribute substantially to poor health, preventable injury and deaths in New York City. Studies have shown that as many as half of all injuries involve alcohol, and many more involve drugs or drugs and alcohol combined. Moreover, accidental drug overdoses and alcohol-related deaths are among the leading causes of early death for adult New Yorkers. To reduce New York's alcohol and drug-related illnesses and death, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene will support the implementation of public policies to improve health complementing what can be done by individuals and medical providers. Additionally, the health department will work to expand and improve job training and placement services for people with histories of alcohol and drug use to support recovery and opportunities for change.

For New York employers, supporting such health advocacy is possible by implementing an alcohol and drug-free environment in the workplace. TestCountry offers your organization the confidence to exercise due diligence in hiring and protecting your employees and your business. For parents and homeowners, TestCountry provides a wide range of testing options that are safe and easy to use in the convenience of your home.

Among the home and workplace test kits offered on TestCountry include urine, hair and saliva drug testing kits, HIV testing kits, alcohol testing kits, nicotine/tobacco test kits, background screening services, home testing kits for thyroid (TSH Tests) and prostate cancer (PSA Tests), home fertility tests (male sperm count tests or ovulation tests), and more.

We have easy and secure ordering system to accommodate your orders and a friendly customer service to answer all your inquiries. If you are interested in saving time and money on your drug testing supply needs and background screening check, you may call our toll free number at 800-656-0745 or email us at info@testcountry.com.

Alcohol Testing, Drug Testing and Medical Health Testing in New York

If you plan to implement alcohol and drug testing as part of workplace substance abuse policy, you will need to first check with the state Department of Labor for current laws. In New York, the Legal Activities Law prohibits any employer from refusing to hire or dismiss an employee for the use of alcohol and prescription drugs during off-duty hours. As an employer you may take action under the statute, but only if you "an established substance abuse or alcohol program or workplace policy."

Although the city of New York does not prohibit employers to implement a workplace drug testing and alcohol testing policy, you must ensure that the guidelines comply with the existing state laws. Performing a drug test or alcohol test to your employees can be done in several different methods - onsite and laboratory.

TestCountry's offered home and workplace drug and alcohol test kits are dependable. We also provide wholesale pricing rates and discounts for our corporate customers.

Employment Background Screening in New York

If background investigation is part of your workplace hiring policy, it is a must that you inform subjects of background checks of their right to inspect and receive a copy of the completed report. Likewise, New York employers may not ask about any arrests or charges that did not result in conviction unless that case is still pending. Other New York laws to keep in mind is that employers with 10 or more employees cannot deny employment based on a conviction unless it directly relates to the job responsibilities or would be an unreasonable risk to property, the public or personal safety. Additionally, misdemeanor convictions older than 5 years cannot be considered unless the person has been convicted of another crime within the last 5 years.

If you do decide to seek the help of a service provider to perform the background check on job applicants qualified for the position, make sure to check on the business reputation and experience of the company. A service provider who knows the proper way of conducting employment background check eliminates your chances of negligent hiring while helping you maintain a safe work environment for you and your employees. TestCountry has been in the business of providing home and workplace test kits since 2001 and we aim to make employee drug testing and background screening easier for you.

The background screening services offered on TestCountry package consists of social security number trace, state criminal history, searches on state sex offender registry, international crime history, federal district criminal history, and searches on national sex offender registry.

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