Iowa Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace

By Joseph Rust Ordering and administrating a drug or alcohol test on an employee or prospective employee is not as straightforward as one might expect. An employer cannot simply order a test on an employee for suspected drug use but must follow the procedures set out in the Iowa Code section 730.5. An employer may test any prospective employee for the presence of drugs or alcohol as a condition of hiring.  However, conducting tests on current employees requires certain criteria to be met. Testing must be carried out within the terms of a written policy, which has been provided to every employee subject to testing, and most importantly, details what uniform disciplinary or rehabilitative action shall be taken against the employee after a confirmed positive test. An employer may require employees to submit to a drug or alcohol test when: There is a reasonable suspicion of drug or alcohol use; The employee participates in a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program; or Following…

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