Legal Question in Employment Law in Georgia
Pre-hire qualifications
I was made a job offer, accepted it and started the job before I completed any pre hire testing or qualifications. On the my first day of employment I was asked to submit a drug urinalaysis test. That test came up positive for the drug cocaine. I had not been using cocaine. I was at a bachelor party three days prior and was informed that one person at that party was using the drug. I took a drink out of that persons cup of beer not knowing he had been using cocaine. I explained this to the company that gave me the drug test. The problem that I have is that if these tests had been given before hiring I would still be employed with my previous employer. Since this company waited until I was hired before testing I will not only be unemployed but will not be eligible for unemployment benefits. Additionally I may not be able to go back to my previous job as they will ask why I was let go form the current one. Is there any help I can get in this matter? What if any are my options? HELP!
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Pre-hire qualifications
The problem you might run into is that the employment contract probably states that your employment is conditioned on you passing the drug test. Ordinarily, they would not be responsible for the consequential damages of loosing your job.
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