Drug testing is regulated almost exclusively by state law. As employees we do have a right to privacy. Employer’s drug testing programs adhere to the nature of the test for particular procedures which are used in the respect of employee’s rights. For many employees, drug testing can seem unnecessary, disruptive, and a violation of privacy.
Drug testing policies may differ per state, if there is a policy in place at all. An employee may expect drug testing to occur in some of the following circumstances: prior to an employment offer, random testing, reasonable suspicion, periodic, or post-accident testing when a job-related accident occurs. When you are hired by your employer; there should be a clear policy stating when, how, and if any drug testing will be administered upon your time of employment with that company.
Employees may show a violation of the right to privacy if they have reasonable expectation of privacy under the circumstances, as well as the employer’s......
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