Drug Testing in the Workplace Policy (Multi-State)

by Practical Law Labor & Employment

A policy addressing workplace testing for illegal drugs, alcohol, and marijuana. It outlines circumstances in which job applicants and employees will be tested, testing procedures, and consequences of violating the policy. This policy can be incorporated into an employee handbook or used as a stand-alone policy document. This Standard Document applies only to private workplaces that are not subject to the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. It is jurisdiction neutral. State or local law may impose additional or different requirements, but this document will be useful and relevant to employers in every state. It is jurisdiction neutral but can be customized for state law compliance by incorporating state-specific clauses (see Drafting Note, Links to State-Specific Clauses), and will be useful and relevant to employers in every state. For more information on the scope of state law coverage, see State Law Coverage in Labor & Employment Resources. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.