1) A Brief Overview
The state of South Carolina is considered a voluntary state. Here, the employer needs to seek financial incentives which are offered under the state law. In case the employer does not choose to follow these benefits, he/she may be allowed to follow the common law. This feature applies to those employers who [...]
1) Legal View
Ohio defines certain jobs for mandatory drug testing, such as state construction contract workers, and also permits employers to choose jobs for which they would like to have drug tests carried out. All tests must be carried as per the law of the state. An employer who chooses to participate in the state benefit [...]
1) Legal Outlook
Nevada state law provides a legal framework on how drug testing may be done. Apart from this, the law does not put limitations on drug testing by organizations.
2) Who Can Be Tested?
The law lays down the rules for testing public employees. Apart from this, there are no limitations on the employees an organization may instruct [...]
1) Legal Stand
New Mexico is an ‘open’ state. This means that there are no laws that direct organizations for or against the practice of drug testing. An employer may opt for any type of employee, any type of type of substance, agency to test for substance use and the action on positive testing.
2) Types of Drugs
The [...]
1) Who Must Test
The board of education may require that its employees and job aspirants to go through a medical exam that includes drug testing. Workers in jobs involving high risk may also be asked to undertake such tests. This is essentially done to ensure that there is no risk to self or other colleagues [...]
1) Legal Outlook
Washington state law neither directs nor limits employers who wish to get drug testing procedures carried out on employees. The state is Open to the procedure and lays few guidelines for employers.
2) Policy
No written policy is mandated. However, the presence of one helps in case of a dispute arising from workers compensation claim or for [...]
1) Legal Stand
This is a necessary test in the mining industry and left to voluntary decision otherwise. Discounted programs are available for workers of other industry. A miner cannot refuse to undergo drug testing and inability clear the testing process involves suspension of certificate.
2) Policy
Virginia law does not dictate the need for a policy except in [...]
1) Legal Stand
The state law of West Virginia mandates certain employees for tests. Employers in other industries are directed as to who may be covered, the agency to be used, timing of drug tests and the substances that are to be tested for. The directives to employers come from legal decisions that have been taken over [...]
1) Legal View
Wisconsin State law defines necessary drug tests for certain jobs. Apart from the mandatory jobs, the state does not limit or direct employers to have employees undergo drug tests. The law states the procedure and agency that will be recognized in case of a contest to a claim.
2) Individuals
Wisconsin mandates the need for regular drug [...]
1) Laws of the state of Rhode Island
The laws of Rhode Island are mandatory. This means that if an employer has to get his employee tested for the use of drugs, it has to be done as per the laws of the state.
2) Who does the law apply to?
The drug testing law of the state of Rhode [...]
