1) A Brief Overview
The state of Utah is supposed to be a hybrid state wherein the employer is supposed to follow the mandatory guidelines if the drug or alcohol testing is conducted in accordance with the state prescribed guidelines. The law of Utah is also considered a state friendly law.
2) The Policy And Notice
In order [...]
1) A Brief Overview
The state of Texas is considered a hybrid state, wherein there is no specific law which requires or limits an employer’s action unless a worker voluntarily agrees to participate in the state workers compensation program.
2) The Policy
If an employer has an employee force which exceeds fifteen employees, he/she needs to adopt a [...]
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) A Brief Overview
The state of South Dakota is considered an open state; wherein there is no state law which restricts or encourages drug testing in the state. Here, there is no state law which addresses or limits drug testing and hence, the tests can be carried forwards on the sole discretion of the employer.
2) [...]
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) 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) 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 [...]
