What's a DER?: A Practical Guide for Designated Employer Representatives (DER) Managing Drug & Alcohol Testing Programs.

Many Designated Employer Representatives (DERs) find themselves in the role almost by surprise. One day you're handling HR, compliance, safety, or administrative duties-then suddenly you're appointed the DER and expected to know exactly what to do. A common question I hear is, "Where is the manual or step-by-step guide for this job?" The reality is that, in many organizations, such a guide simply doesn't exist. New DERs are often left to "figure it out," relying on scattered information, in...