It truly depends.
Drug testing laws are fragmented with the laws differing among states, type of employee (public vs. private), and nature of the job. One thing in certain, in some instances random drug testing is mandated, e.g., for satety-sensitive jobs under the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.
The majority of employers across the United States are NOT required to drug test and many state and local governments have statutes that limit or prohibit workplace testing, unless required by state or Federal regulations for certain jobs. Also, drug testing is NOT required under the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. On the other hand, most private employers have the right to test for a wide variety of substances. It is very important that before designing a drug-testing program you familiarize yourself with the various state and Federal regulations that may apply to your organization.
Yes.
There is no schedule for random drug testing done. The choice when to do random drug testing at Caterpillar is whenever the company decides to test.
Random drug testing is better because it does not allow people the opportunity to prepare for the test.
The consequences for missing random drug testing will vary. If random drug testing is administered from an employer and it is missed, it could lead to grounds of dismissal or corrective action.
The rationale behind the conduct of random drug test is to help promote a safe and healthy drug-free environment as well as to prevent drug abuse in school and in the workplace. The attached guidelines is applicable to the conduct of random drug testing of students in public and private institutions, and employees in government or private organization. These guidelines outline the purposes of the random drug-testing program, as well as procedures and necessary consequences of a positive drug test result after confirmation. All procedures undertaken shall take into account the ideals of fairness and rehabilitation and not isolation of the drug dependent.
Drug testing happens at random and it usually takes place in a laboratory or a restroom.
Testing a person for (if under suspicion) drug levels in the bloodstream or urine. Usually at sports events.
random urine drug testing, and saliva testing for hire and accident.
no
Citizens bank does not do pre employment drug testing. They can however give you a random test if they suspect drug use.
yes
No. They are actually required by law to get your consent before drug testing you, so they have to tell you.
Yes, players are subject to random drug tests, a minimum of twice a season.