Can an employer drug test? What are the laws in my state regarding drug testing?
First, it is important to note that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) does not regulate the area of workplace drug testing. However, it recognizes that workplace alcohol and drug abuse creates significant safety and health hazards and can lead to decreased productivity and employee morale. Therefore, DOL’s Working Partners program encourages employers to develop drug-free workplace programs, which may or may not include drug testing. Generally, employers have a fair amount of latitude in handling drug testing as they see fit, unless their organization is subject to certain Federal laws (such as U.S. Department of Transportation drug-testing regulations). However, there may be state laws that impact how drug testing is implemented. For more information, visit the Working Partners Web site’s listing of state laws that impact drug-free workplace issues or contact your state Department of Labor. DOL strongly recommends that before any drug-testing program is implemented, an employer have
First, it is important to note that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) does not regulate the area of workplace drug testing. However, it recognizes that workplace alcohol and drug abuse creates significant safety and health hazards and can lead to decreased productivity and employee morale. Therefore, DOL?s Working Partners program encourages employers to develop drug-free workplace programs, which may or may not include drug testing. Generally, employers have a fair amount of latitude in handling drug testing as they see fit, unless their organization is subject to certain Federal laws (such as U.S. Department of Transportation drug-testing regulations). However, there may be state laws that impact how drug testing is implemented. For more information, visit the Working Partners Web site?s listing of state laws that impact drug-free workplace issues or contact your state Department of Labor. DOL strongly recommends that before any drug-testing program is implemented, an employer have
