A failed drug test in an employment situation signals the end of the road for most employees. By law, employers are required to keep drug-free facilities. But what do you do when you know that you have no substances in your body or you take prescription medications? Prescription medications sometimes… read more →
Employers receive very few regulations from federal law for drug testing in the workplace. Although federal law does heavily regulate certain industries, such as military contracting and transportation, private employers are basically left to their own devices. State law may offer some regulations, but for those states that don’t, employers… read more →
Workplace policy usually requires drug and alcohol free work environment. When drug or alcohol abuse is occurring, employees should consult the employee handbook or the human resources department to determine the best way to report. It can be uncomfortable to report such behavior, but it can be important to the… read more →
A failed drug test can spell disaster for an employee or job applicant. Worst case scenario is usually job loss, but sometimes a failed drug test can mean other consequences. Depending on the situation and the current or prospective employer, a failed drug test might not always be confidential. Drug… read more →
Pennsylvania has no rules that regulate or restrict an employer’s ability to demand that workers submit to random workplace drug tests. Although an employee has free will to choose whether or not they participate in the drug test, since Pennsylvania employment is “at-will,” an employer may fire you for not… read more →
It depends on who your employer is telling and why. In Pennsylvania, employers are permitted to reveal drug test results for unemployment compensation determination, as well as workers’ compensation and disability determinations. What The Law Says About Drug Test Results Some employers are required by federal law and agency policy… read more →