How to Drug Test your Employee
Use of narcotic drugs is a big issue all around the world. Governments and private organisations are working day and night to control this monster and to create awareness amongst masses to stop using such drugs.
Most employers have a strict policy in place about the use of narcotic drugs. Many have a zero tolerance policy and if caught using these drugs, the employee is terminated right away. It may seem harsh but it is an effective method of stopping drug abuse and many stay away from these substances to avoid termination.
If you are running an organisation and want to make sure that your employees are drug free, it can be done by making policies that lead to harsh results in case of drug abuse is found. You can make drug testing mandatory with a few simple steps.
Instructions
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Zero Tolerance Policy
The first thing in this regard is to have a zero tolerance policy in place. Let the employees know that if they use narcotic drugs and are caught, they will be shown the door without any further consideration. Such a policy in place sends a strong message to all employees who refrain from such acts as a result. -
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Part of Contract
Make it a part of the contract that the employee can be tested a certain number of times during the course of their employment. Many companies also request employees to take drug tests while they apply for a job and are being seriously considered. This will allow you not only to test the employees at any point in time but also help you not hire people who abuse drugs in the first place. -
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Mandatory Tests
Some organisations have mandatory tests in place for every employee. An example of this is Home Depot that requires every employee who is up for a promotion to take a drug test as a mandatory part of the promotion process. The company also takes its employees take a drug test if a serious accident takes place at work. They also reserve the right, under the contract, to drug test any employee at any given time twice during the period of employment.
