Drug-Free Workplace Company Policy

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• to have a safe workplace for all employees.
• to prevent losses in productivity caused by on-the-job injuries related to drug and alcohol abuse.
• to prevent the increase in workers’ compensation insurance premiums caused by such injuries.
• to prevent employee and customer lawsuits from actions related to drug and alcohol abusive behavior.

State Drug-Free Workplace Requirements

Many states offer a reduction in Workers’ Compensation Insurance premiums for companies implementing a Drug-Free Workplace / Substance Abuse Policy.

Many states have their own statutory requirements which must be met in order to establish a Drug-Free Workplace /Substance Abuse program.   For example, Florida requires a waiting period for current employees before a Substance Abuse – Drug-Free Workplace Policy can become effective.  Other states require the Drug-Free Workplace Employee Policy to have a method allowing an employee testing positive for alcohol or controlled substances to contest the lab results.

Federal Drug Free Workplace Requirements

Certain Federal Regulations require companies to have a Drug-Free Workplace program complying fully with Federal Regulations.  Employers employing motor vehicle drivers operating in interstate commerce are required to put in place a specific Drug-free Workplace Policy which must comply with strict Federal Department of Transportation requirements.  Contractors having Federal government contracts of $100,000 or more also must implement a Drug-Free Workplace Program meeting mandated guidelines.

Drug-Free Workplace Employee Policy

Your company must have a Drug-Free Workplace Policy as part of your Company’s Employee Handbook. Federal and state law requirements have to be outlined in the details of your policy.  State and Federal laws may control:

• When an Employer may require an employee to have an alcohol and control substances test.
• How an employee can challenge the test results.
• The type of notice current employees must receive before starting a drug-testing program.
• Whether or not the Employer is required to notify the authorities if an Employee tests positive for alcohol or controlled substances?

FingerTip Manuals makes it easy to set up a Drug Free Workplace / Substance Abuse Policy which meets your state's unique requirements as well as federal requirements. Just select the Employee Handbook specifically written for your state; it's that easy!

If you are a federal contractor, or  you have motor vehicle operators who are subject to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Drug-Free Workplace requirements, Policies complying with these federal regulations are available as a part of our Employee Handbook Package.