WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A DRUG--FREE WORKPLACE?

A drug-free workplace is a workplace free of the health, safety and productivity hazards caused by employees’ abuse of alcohol or drugs. To achieve a drug-free workplace, many employers develop drug-free workplace programs. A comprehensive drug-free workplace program generally includes five components—a drug-free workplace policy, supervisor training, employee education, employee assistance and drug testing. The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Working Partners program has a Web tool called the Drug-Free Workplace Advisor Policy Builder that can help you learn about these different components.

Although employers may choose not to include all five components, it is recommended that all be explored when developing a drug-free workplace program. Research shows that more components may lead to a more effective program. However, because every business is unique, there is no one right way to establish a drug-free workplace program.
http://www.dol.gov/asp/programs/drugs/workingpartners/faq.asp

DON'T WAIT UNTIL A FEDERAL AUDIT TO FIND OUT!!

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND ALCOHOL TESTING COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST
CHP 800F (Rev 01-07) OPI 062
http://www.chp.ca.gov/publications/pdf/chp800f.pdf


CALIFORNIA STATE LAW-DRUG TESTING

California StateLaw--Transportation Drug Testing
http://www.dol.gov/asp/programs/drugs/said/StateLaw.asp?id=1883

California State Law--Drug Testing
http://www.dol.gov/asp/programs/drugs/said/StateLaw.asp?id=173

California State Law--Unemployment Compensation
 http://www.dol.gov/asp/programs/drugs/said/StateLaw.asp?id=692

California State Law--Workers' Compensation
http://www.dol.gov/asp/programs/drugs/said/StateLaw.asp?id=175