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...