Questions you should ask

Questions from us to you!!

· Do you know that the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits employment discrimination against former drug abusers and defines them as "handicapped individuals" and protects them under State and Federal handicapped laws?

· Do you know that discharging an employee for substance abuse may be reversed if you do not have a drug rehabilitation program for affected employees?

· Do you know you can be sued for not having a drug free workplace by an employee if they are injured physical or mentally because another substance abusers actions?

· Do you have policies and rules that define what constitutes a drug related infraction and describe the consequences?

· Do you have a written drug and alcohol, fitness for duty, and random testing policy which requires employee and pre-employment urine testing?

· Does your company have a policy on the use of prescription drugs at work site?

· How is your random drug and alcohol testing performed?

· Are applicants notified that a physical and drug screen is required before employment?

· Does the applicant know a drug screen is going to be done along with their physical?

· How much time does the applicant have before the appointment for the physical?

· Does your company require yearly physical and pre-employment physical which include drug screening?

· Does your company have an Employee Assistance Program?

· Are your company Supervisors:

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