Yup, and they do it for a reason: they've had so many people come in to apply for jobs then fail the drug screen, they need to find a way to keep drug users from applying. Telling the applicants they have to pay for their own drug tests solves this problem: no one wants to pay for a drug test they know they'll fail.
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I believe it should be filed in a medical file.
As an independent contractor, the client or company generally does not have the authority to force you to do a drug screen unless it is explicitly stated in your contract or agreement. However, they can choose not to hire or work with you if you refuse to take one, so it is essential to review the terms of your contract and understand the client's requirements.
given that it is a job in the healthcare field, yes, drug tests are required
Kadian is an opiate class drug - and will show up as an opiate on a drug screen.
Pristiq is an SSRI antidepressant and not a drug of abuse, so it is not tested for in a drug screen.
They drug test you on your assessment day prior to employment within the Defence Force, you do not have to consent to the test as you are not an employee just yet but this will obviously terminate your application process.
You don't; that's the whole reason for the drug screen.
Dunkin Donuts does drug test. Drug testing is done for new hires, at random for current employees, and also in the event of an injury on the job.
Diabetes alone will not cause a positive drug screen.
Prenatal vitamins will not cause a positive drug screen.