Testing at Work

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.

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Employee Drug Test Laws

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Workplace Testing Articles

Off-Duty Marijuana Use: Can I Be Fired for Smoking Pot Legally?

Your employer might have the right to fire you for legal marijuana use.
Workplace Testing: What Your Employer May Require

Learn the rules on workplace testing, including medical exams, drug screens, lie detector tests, and psychological profiles.

Workplace Testing Q&A

What are my rights if my drug test yields a false positive?

Learn what happens to you and what your rights are when you have a false positive on a drug test for work.
Can I be fired for refusing to take a drug test?

Can they require me to take a drug test? What happens if I say no?
Can I Be Fired If I Fail a Drug Test Because of Prescription Medication?

I know that Adderall shows up as an amphetamine on drug screens, and I'm worried that I might get fired for taking it.
Can My Employer Require Me to Take a Fitness-for-Duty Examination?

It seems like my employer is assuming that I can't be trusted to handle myself just because I have a mental condition.

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