Drug Testing
Employees do have certain privacy rights, however, many companies require drug testing as part of the job. This is especially true for positions where employees handle sensitive information or need to exercise good judgment. As such, drug testing has become a relatively common practice at many places of employment and can sometimes be required before an applicant can start their job. Below you can find out more about drug testing laws that may apply, as well as possible limits on employers' ability to require a prospective or current employee to be tested. This way, you can be prepared if your boss asks you to do something illegal.
Learn About Drug Testing
- Drug Testing at Work
Find out when an employer may require a drug test and what you can do if you are illegally asked to submit to a drug test at work.
- Drug Testing During Hiring
One of the most common times employees submit to drug testing is right before they are hired. Read this article to find out what to expect when screened before your next job.
- Privacy at Work: What Are Your Rights?
Employees do not have many privacy rights, but there are a few areas employees can expect to remain private, such as in your automobile. Read more about your privacy rights in the workplace.
- Privacy in the Workplace: Overview
With so much business conducted over the Internet, email, and telephones, many employees assume they have some degree of privacy in these communications. This article contains important information about what is protected and what is not.