1) A Brief Overview
The state of Tennessee is a hybrid state wherein a few jobs require strict testing while others do not. Child care drivers and state contractors need to be tested on a regular basis. In case an employer volunteers to participate in a state incentive program, he/she needs to conduct medical tests as [...]
1) Who Must Test
Drug testing laws in the state of Oklahoma apply to all employers in the public sector. The laws also apply to all applicants or employees working within the limits on the state except for those tests that are federally ordered.
2) Types of Drugs
The general definition of drugs in the state of Oklahoma are [...]
1) It Is Mandatory
The state of Montana is supposedly a mandatory state which implies that if an employer wishes to conduct drug and alcohol testing, he/she she needs to do so in accordance to the state law. The perquisite of a written policy is also a must for analyzing and calculating worker’s compensation and employment [...]
Drug testing in the workplace is becoming increasingly common. Before your company begins its own program, you should know the following information.
1. Purpose of Drug Testing
Most companies which engage in employee drug testing either before or during employment do so because they are committed to maintaining a drug-free work environment. Drug use and abuse can [...]
1. Mississippi
Mississippi is a Voluntary State. Employers seeking financial benefits under the State Law will pursue the state Law while others will follow the common Law.
2. Insurance premium discount
Employers pursuing the State Law shall be entitled to a 5% discount on ‘workers’ compensation insurance’ premium. The eligibility conditions are laid down by the [...]
1. Voluntary State
Idaho is a voluntary state. Therefore, employers looking for the 5% insurance discount should conduct the tests as per state Law. When the employer is not seeking that discount, the common Law would apply. Except when specifically mentioned otherwise, the provisions shall apply only to those employers who seek state protection.
2. Policy
Private employers [...]
1. Mandatory State
Hawaii is a ‘mandatory’ state which implies that employers wishing to conduct drug or alcohol tests must comply with the State Law.
2. Policy
The employer shall provide the individual who is to be tested, with a written policy outlining the substances intended to be tested, and a statement to the effect that Over-the-counter as [...]
1. The Georgia Drug Testing Policy
Georgia is a voluntary state. Therefore, when employers choose to avail financial incentives offered by the State, that employer is required to conduct the testing as per State Law. The common law would apply if the employer chooses not to avail the benefits. A 7.5% premium discount is available for [...]
1) State Laws on Drug Testing
If an employer plans on taking part in the workers’ compensation program there should be a drug-testing program in place. In addition there are certain employees that must undergo mandatory drug testing depending on their job function.
2) Types of Drugs
There are 10 drugs that the state allows a company [...]
If you are an employee, you need to conduct mandatory drug screening for all employees. There are various drug testing panels and choosing which panel you want will depend on your objectives. Here is a basic description of the different panels and the different procedures they follow.
The DOT 5 drug test panel
This is a comprehensive [...]
