Drug Testing in the Workplace

Companies need to have the right to perform drug tests in order to provide for a safe and productive workplace. There are several ways for companies to perform these tests with different levels of acceptance. Companies can perform indiscriminate drug tests that test employees randomly or as a whole. Drug tests may be reserved for those who are suspected of drug use based on job performance. Companies may select to test all new hires. A computer test may be used to test for impairment. Companies who do drug testing will most likely perform a combination of these tests.
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