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Workplace testing has become popular as employers screen their workers in an effort to figure out who would be the best candidate for promotion or who is responsible for a workplace problem. Not all testing is legal however. The articles below explain the rules -- and the legal limits -- on testing employees.

Workplace Testing Articles

Workplace Testing: What Your Employer May Require
Learn the basics about medical tests, psychological exams, drug screens, and more.

Drug Tests for Job Applicants: If You're Asked to Take a Drug Test
Know your rights as an applicant if a prospective employer requires a drug screen.

State Laws on Drug Testing
Learn your state's rules on whether -- and under what circumstances -- an employer can require a drug test.

State Laws on Polygraphs and Lie Detector Tests
Federal law and the laws of most states prohibit employers from requiring lie detector tests, with very limited exceptions.

AIDS and HIV Testing in the Workplace
Learn about protections for employees.