Employee drug testing

[elmuchoprez]

What is the name of your state? Michigan

Does anyone know if an employer who did not require drug testing upon hiring a person, can at some point require a drug test from that employee and then terminate them if they fail to provide the test?

So basically, if my employer tells me to go get a drug test, and I say no, is that a legitimate reason for them to fire me?

 

[racer72]

What is the name of your state? Michigan

Does anyone know if an employer who did not require drug testing upon hiring a person, can at some point require a drug test from that employee and then terminate them if they fail to provide the test?

So basically, if my employer tells me to go get a drug test, and I say no, is that a legitimate reason for them to fire me?

Yes they can and yes it is.

 

[outonbail]

If your employer suspects you are using drugs, they can fire you without even waiting for the results of a drug test. It sounds like they're giving you the benefit of the doubt by asking you to submit to a drug test.

Why would you even ask this question? Do you believe that if someone is hired without passing a drug screen, that they are free to use drugs without having to worry about the repercussions of doing so, from that point on?

 

[gawm]

This should have been posted in Hiring, firing, & wrongful termination section. Here is a better answer your question. If your drug use is arousing suspicion at work, it is out of control. Get some help.