Drug Testing, State Laws, Workers Compensation: Do It Right or Suffer the Consequences

Drug Testing, State Laws, Workers Compensation: Do It Right or Suffer the Consequences

Follow Your State’s Drug Testing Laws

 “Why drug test?” —  compliance, safety, health, workers’ compensation advantages, preventing liability. “Why train supervisors and employees in the employer’s drug testing program?”  compliance, safety, health, workers’ compensation advantages, preventing liability. Employers who drug test experience a 51% reduction in workplace injury rates within two years of implementing a drug-testing program. A company might find itself unable to take advantage of workers’ compensation discounts if its supervisors have unwittingly fallen out of compliance with a particular state’s drug-free workplace program. Some states have “presumptive denial of benefits,” meaning while a properly executed drug testing program can make a workers’ compensation claim dissolve, the company could lose the advantage if a supervisor failed to follow that particular state’s  laws for post-accident testing. In a recent Ohio case a manager was hit with a .6 million judgment when one of his employees caused a death at work. (workersxzcompxzkit) And you, the employer must understand and implement the laws in every state and U.S. territory where you conduct business.

By special arrangement with The Center for Drug Test Information (CDTI), readers can view current statutes and regulatory rules for state drug testing laws, where applicable.  See Drug Testing and State Laws at  www.reduceyourworkerscomp.com/drug-testing-state-laws.php to read each state’s drug testing regulations.

The source of this information is the state regulations and/or case law in each state and U.S. territory. The information is normally kept current and usually updated twice a year.

Be aware, however, statutes and case law may change more frequently. Check with your own attorney or corporate counsel to make sure the information is current and applicable to your situation. (workersxzcompxzkit).
For more information about how drug testing state laws may apply to the states where you conduct business and the services available from The Center for Drug Test Information (CDTI) call 1-877-423-8422, or email: [email protected].

For more information: ReduceYourWorkersComp at http://www.reduceyourworkers.com

 DISCLAIMER:  Do not use this information without independent verification. All state laws are different. Consult with your corporate legal counsel before implementing a cost containment program.

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