Drug Testing

Q: What should my company enforce in our drug screening program? Is there a separate policy for office personnel and field personnel?

A: Depending on collective bargaining agreements or employment agreements and company policy, a program may be anything from post accident drug screens to a random screening program. In some cases, pre-employment drug screens are administered (again if allowed). Because of potential limitations, office and field policies will most likely be different.

There may be legal ramifications if individuals within a group of employees are treated differently. As always, it is good practice to consult a labor attorney whenever considering implementing or modifying a drug screening policy or a substance abuse policy (remember, these are different!)