Currently Speaking

In this episode of Currently Speaking, we kick off our new DOT Legends series with Juan Moya, a seasoned DOT expert and the newest member of the Current Consulting Group. Juan joins host Bill Current to share insights from his decades of experience with Pipeline safety, FMCSA regulations, the Clearinghouse, and workplace drug testing compliance. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to DOT compliance, this conversation offers valuable takeaways and perspectives from one of the industry's most respected voices.

Join CCG President Bill Current as he welcomes the newest member of the team, Robin Schelling. In this episode, you'll learn about Robin’s impressive background, her journey to CCG, and the exciting role she’ll play in advancing our mission. Don’t miss this insightful conversation and warm welcome to one of our newest voices at CCG.

In this episode of Currently Speaking, drug testing expert Bill Current and workplace safety advocate Christine Clearwater break down the key differences between federally regulated (DOT) and non-federally regulated (non-DOT) workplace drug testing policies with 6 key components. They discuss what employers need to know to stay compliant with screening regulations, ensure workplace safety, and understand their legal responsibilities. Whether your organization falls under Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations or not, this episode will help you build a compliant and effective drug-free workplace policy.

This week on Currently Speaking, host Bill Current welcomes Patrice Kelly, Co-President of Patrice Kelly Global Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Current Consulting Group (CCG). They introduce CCG’s DOT Legends, and how it will bolster CCG’s compliance consulting capabilities by offering specialized insights from seasoned DOT veterans. Tune in as Bill and Patrice discuss the mission behind DOT Legends, how they will provide invaluable guidance to drug screening providers and employers navigating the complex landscape of DOT-regulated testing programs, and why it’s critical to maintain drug-free workplace programs and regulatory compliance.Whether you're an HR professional, DER, TPA, or compliance specialist, this episode offers key insights into the future of workplace screening, DOT regulations, and the role of trusted industry leadership in keeping organizations safe and compliant.

Bill Current is joined by Christine Clearwater, Senior Consultant of Risk Management Services at CCG, to dive into what makes a workplace drug testing program truly effective. As policies, laws, and employee expectations continue to shift, employers face new challenges in maintaining safe and compliant workplaces. In this episode, they break down the key components every employer should consider when building a comprehensive and compliant program. Whether you're starting from scratch or updating your current process, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

This week on Currently Speaking, the podcast of the Current Consulting Group, we welcome guest host and Senior Legal Consultant at CCG, Yvette Farnsworth Baker, Esq. This week, Yvette discusses changes to recreational marijuana in Minnesota that may impact the workplace where you do business. #marijuanalaws #recreationalmarijuana #workplacedrugtesting #legalmarijuana #drugtestingpolicy #minnesotamarijuanalaw

This week on Currently Speaking, Bill Current welcomes industry expert Mark Magsam to the show. Join us for the first of a two-part series. In part one, Bill and Mark discuss drug testing, background screening, navigating marijuana laws, advocacy, and how organizations like The National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) support efforts to maintain drug-free workplaces.

This week on Currently Speaking, the podcast of the Current Consulting Group, we discuss the importance of the drug testing policy purpose statement. When it comes to drug testing, why you test determines who you test, when you test and how you test. This episode is based on an article Bill Current published in the NDASA newsletter, The Voice. Are you a member of NDASA, you can join here: ndasa.com/join-2/

This week on Currently Speaking the podcast of the Current Consulting Group, we discuss the perils of ignoring state drug testing laws.  Guest speaker, Yvette Farnsworth Baker, Esq., Senior Legal Consultant at Current Consulting Group discusses what employers should be aware of.

When it comes to the legalization of marijuana, we've come a long way in a short period of time. This week on Currently Speaking, the podcast of the Current Consulting Group, Bill Current discusses what employers need to know about their rights when it comes to the workplace.