1) Procedure for Drug Testing
There are state laws that dictate how drug tests may be performed. An employer, who wishes to have a substance use test carried out, must do so in keeping with the legal requirements. Procedures recommended and adopted by state certified agencies are permissible by law.
2) Policy
The law does not require the organization to [...]
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) Legal Stand
An employer who wishes to direct employees to drug testing may do so under the legal guidelines provided by the state. Vermont state law provides detailed guidelines for employee drug testing and disallows any drug testing outside the legal gamut.
2) Consequence
Initial screen results are to be certified by a federally approved laboratory. In case this [...]
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 Outlook
An employer seeking state protection with the 5% discount on worker’s compensation is expected to follow the state law with respect to testing. Otherwise, the employer comes under the purview of common law.
2) Policy
An employer seeking state protection is expected to maintain a written policy that states the organization’s stand on drug and alcohol testing. [...]
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 [...]
1) Who can be tested for drug abuse?
The laws of the Puerto Rican government state that any applicant or employee within the Commonwealth needs to be tested for substance abuse. The laws however do not apply to those tests that are federally ordered. Drug testing is a mandatory procedure for all employers in the public sector.
2) What [...]
