Summary of Law(s) and Regulation(s):
State law places no restrictions on the types of testing that may be conducted, but does provide specific requirements with regard to drug testing procedures (requires DHHS-certified laboratory, use of an MRO, etc.). The statute also provides protection against certain causes of action if the employer establishes and maintains a drug and alcohol testing program in compliance with the act. La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §49:1001-1012 (2003) http://www.legis.state.la.us/lss/lss.asp?doc=103469 State Employee Drug Testing Policy Executive Order KBB 05-08 http://www.doa.state.la.us/osr/other/kbb05-08.htm Drug Testing cost La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §23:634 http://www.legis.state.la.us/lss/lss.asp?doc=83948 and La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §23:897 (West 1998) http://www.legis.state.la.us/lss/lss.asp?doc=84006 Employer Tax Credit State law includes a provision whereby employers may be eligible for a tax credit against their state income tax in the amount of five percent of the "qualified treatment expenses" incurred by the employer for substance abuse treatment services. La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §47:6010 (West Supp 1999) http://www.legis.state.la.us/lss/lss.asp?doc=102367