With the exception of a select number of companies doing business with the federal government and some state governments, employers are not required by law to create a drug-free workplace policy. However, creating these policies is becoming standard business practice. The federal government provides a number of resources to help you create an alcohol and drug-free policy for your company:
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The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 requires some Federal contractors and all Federal grantees to agree that they will provide drug-free workplaces as a condition of receiving a contract or grant from a Federal agency. Visit the Drug-Free Workplace Advisor to learn more about these requirements and if they apply to your business.