Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Virginia
Pre-employment drug testing
Does and employer have the right to administer a drug test before a new employee has committed to the company in writing but after they have committed verbally?
Asked on 7/03/00, 11:33 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Press
Chung & Press, P.C.
Re: Pre-employment drug testing
Yes. A non-government employer without a union contract to the contrary can request a drug test at any time. It can only be administered with consent, but the employee can be refused the job (or fired, if already employed) if the test is refused.
Answered on 9/07/00, 3:03 pm
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