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Purpose
| Writing, explaining, and distributing a drug and alcohol testing policy is one of the most important steps when implementing your company's
substance abuse testing program. Your policy will outline the company's drug-free position, your expectations of your employees, and steps you will take if the
company policy is violated. The policy establishes firm ground rules for your testing program and lets each employee know that your company is committed to a drug
and alcohol-free workplace. |
| NTA, Inc. can help you with your substance abuse company policy. |
Legal Considerations
| When developing your company policy, the following are some of the legal aspects which must be considered: |
 | Labor Laws |
| State Drug Testing Laws |
| Privacy Laws |
| Workers' Compensation Laws |
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| As with any legal document, it is always recommended that your company
attorney review and approve your policy. |
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What Your Policy Must Include
| Identify the person designated by the employer to answer
questions about the materials. |
| Classify employees who are subject to the policy. |
| Identification of time periods the employees will be required to be
incompliance with the policy. |
| Specific information concerning prohibited employee conduct. |
| Circumstances under which an employee will be tested. |
| Procedures employed when performing tests. |
| Explanation of what constitues a refusal to test and
the consequences of a refusal. |
| Information concerning the effects of alcohol / controlled substance use
on a person's health, work, and personal life; signs and symptoms of a substance abuse problem, and available
methods of intervening when a substance abuse problem is suspected. |
| Action that will be taken in case of a positive result. |
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