Drug and Alcohol Testing
A Practical Guide to Developing a Compliant Workplace Testing Program
Employers face increasing challenges when developing and administering workplace drug and alcohol testing programs. Between evolving federal requirements, state marijuana laws, ADA accommodation obligations, privacy concerns, and workplace safety considerations, it can be difficult to know when testing is appropriate and how to implement policies that minimize legal risk.
MEA’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Knowledge Guide helps employers understand the key compliance requirements, best practices, and workplace considerations involved in creating and managing effective testing programs.
In This Guide, You’ll Learn How To:
Federal and state laws that regulate workplace drug and alcohol testing
ADA requirements related to alcohol testing, drug testing, and reasonable accommodations
When employers can conduct pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-incident, and random testing
Confidentiality requirements for test results and employee medical information
Employer obligations under the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)
OSHA considerations for post-incident testing programs
Medical and recreational marijuana laws and their impact on workplace policies
Best practices for developing and maintaining a drug-free workplace program
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