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Alaska - Drug Screening Laws
Alaska has voluntary laws affecting drug and alcohol testing. No cause of action may be brought against any employer that has established an alcohol or drug testing program in accordance with the law for adverse employment actions taken in good faith based on a positive drug or alcohol test. Adoption of these voluntary rules provides a "shield" against certain types of litigation. |
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Employees making reasonable suspicion determinations must be properly trained to recognize drug use and alcohol misuse. |
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Test must be administered immediately following the accident |
| MRO |
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All positives must be reviewed by an MRO |
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Arizona - Drug Screening Laws
Arizona has voluntary laws affecting drug and alcohol testing. No cause of action may be brought against any employer that has established an alcohol or drug testing program in accordance with the law for adverse employment actions taken in good faith based on a positive drug or alcohol test. Adoption of these voluntary rules provides a "shield" against certain types of litigation. |
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Broadly permitted when there is reasonable suspicion and actions adversely affects job performance |
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Test must be administered immediately following the accident |
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MRO services are not required |
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| California - Drug Screening Laws |
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| Random |
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Safety sensitive and DOT positions only. |
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Not required |
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| Colorado - Drug Screening Laws |
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| Random |
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Safety sensitive and DOT positions only. |
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| MRO |
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MRO services are not required |
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| Idaho - Drug Screening Laws Idaho has voluntary laws affecting drug and alcohol testing. No cause of action may be brought against any employer that has established an alcohol or drug testing program in accordance with the law for adverse employment actions taken in good faith based on a positive drug or alcohol test. Adoption of these voluntary rules provides a "shield" against certain types of litigation. |
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| MRO |
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MRO services are not required |
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| Illinois - Drug Screening Laws |
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| For Cause |
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| MRO |
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MRO services are not required |
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| Michagan - Drug Screening Laws |
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| MRO |
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MRO services are not required |
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| Minnesota - Drug Screening LawsThe laws in Minnesota are fairly complex. Specific restrictions and requirements must be followed. It is important to note that Minnesota does not ordinarily allow employers to discharge an employee for a first positive result. |
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| New Jersey - Drug Screening Laws |
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| MRO |
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MRO services are not required |
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| New Mexico - Drug Screening Laws |
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| Random |
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| For Cause |
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| MRO |
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MRO services are not required |
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| New York - Drug Screening Laws |
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| Pre Employment Screening: |
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| Random |
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| For Cause |
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| MRO |
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MRO services are not required |
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| Oregon - Drug Screening Laws |
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| Pre Employment Screening: |
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| Random |
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| MRO |
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MRO services are not required |
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| Tennessee - Drug Screening LawsTennessee has voluntary laws affecting drug and alcohol testing. They provide for a 5% discount on Workers Compensation premiums for employers implementing a "Drug-Free Workplace" program in compliance with the Workers Compensation Premium Reduction Act. |
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Required (under the WCPRA) following a conditional job offer |
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(but not required) |
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"Cause" is broadly defined. Reasons for the suspicion that lead to testing must be documented. |
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If injury occured. |
| MRO |
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All positives must be reviewed by an MRO |
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| Texas - Drug Screening Laws |
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| Random |
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| MRO |
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MRO services are not requiredO |
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| Utah - Drug Screening Laws
Utah has voluntary laws affecting drug and alcohol testing. No cause of action may be brought against any employer that has established an alcohol or drug testing program in accordance with the law for adverse employment actions taken in good faith based on a positive drug or alcohol test. Adoption of these voluntary rules provides a "shield" against certain types of litigation. |
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| Pre Employment Screening: |
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| Random |
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| For Cause |
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| MRO |
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| Virginia - Drug Screening Laws |
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| Pre Employment Screening: |
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| Random |
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| For Cause |
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| MRO |
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MRO services are not required |
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| Washington - Drug Screening Laws |
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Permitted: |
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| Pre Employment Screening: |
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| Random |
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| For Cause |
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| MRO |
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MRO services are not required |
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