Drug Testing Procedure - New Hire Applicants
AJ SPHR
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I did a search of this Board and other HR sites, but couldn't find much info. We're doing a major re-vamp of our employee handbook, which includes putting policies in place that we've never addressed before now. One of them is substance abuse and drug testing. I've contacted an outside lab who will perform drug testing for us, and I've created the substance abuse policy. But, what I need to document now are the actual drug testing procedures, specifically for new hire applicants.
I believe that the applicant needs to have the test performed within a reasonable period of time (48 hours?), but not sure where I can find more info about establishing these procedures.
I do plan to work with our outside employment attorney to ensure all that we've pulled together is legally compliant. However, if anyone has recommendations on websites or agencies that can help provide more detailed information drug testing and the procedures for testing, I would appreciate the assistance!
Thanks
I believe that the applicant needs to have the test performed within a reasonable period of time (48 hours?), but not sure where I can find more info about establishing these procedures.
I do plan to work with our outside employment attorney to ensure all that we've pulled together is legally compliant. However, if anyone has recommendations on websites or agencies that can help provide more detailed information drug testing and the procedures for testing, I would appreciate the assistance!
Thanks
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We also require applicants to be tested within 24 hours of job offer. They are given a custody and control form to take to the lab. We receive negative results usually within 24 hours. Positive results take longer because the Medical Review Officer will make 3 attempts to contact the applicant so he/she can offer a possible explanation for the positive result - to-date, they never have been able to provide a medical reason for having drug(s)in their system. Positive results are relayed to the store manager by our in-house drug/alcohol policy administrator who calls the manager. We do not email or send any hard copy results to managers in order to retain confidentiality. Sorry couldn't find a good website real fast, but must be something out there on the Internet.
Elizabeth
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Not sure what you don't trust?
silly me - that the testing company would be more structured and provide us with these kinds of details.
Thank you to everyone who replied, I appreciate your assistance!x:-)
E Wart
[email]ewarthen@newcombspring.com[/email]
Contracting with one lab and a reputable MRO service will save you a lot of headaches. When you have a good MRO service they can answer a lot of the questions on the legal aspects.