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MBB HireRight

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New answer on Aug 05, 2022
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baz asked on Aug 02, 2022

Does MBB HireRight background criminal check require a drug test? 

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Udayan
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replied on Aug 02, 2022
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I've never seen or heard of that personally. But it's really up to the office to decide. 

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Anonymous A on Aug 02, 2022

Does the northeast offices require it?

Udayan on Aug 02, 2022

From what I know they do not.

Ian
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replied on Aug 03, 2022
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Hi Baz,

I have yet to see this happen.

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Sofia
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replied on Aug 02, 2022
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I haven't heard of drug tests being conducted, though, as Udayan points out, that is up to the discretion of the office.

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Ashwin
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replied on Aug 05, 2022
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The drug test is not administered across MBB offices

Thanks

Ashwin

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Ken
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replied on Aug 03, 2022
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Never heard of it and not sure it's even a requirement.

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Florian
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replied on Aug 03, 2022
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Highly unlikely :-)

Cheers,

Florian

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