Summary of Law(s) and Regulation(s):
The state drug testing law includes significant restrictions on the types of testing that may be conducted, and places specific requirements on drug testing procedures and components of the program. An employer may not discharge an employee solely on the basis of a first-time positive drug test. The opportunity for rehabilitation must be offered. An employer may only inquire about an employee's use of over-the-counter or prescription medications after an employee tests positive on a drug test. Minn. Stat. Ann. §181.950 to 181.957 (1997 & Supp. 2006) https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/statutes/?id=181 Employers may request or require employees to undergo random drug and alcohol testing only if (1) they are employed in safety-sensitive positions or (2) they are employed as professional athletes. In the latter case, if the professional athlete is subject to a collective bargaining agreement permitting random testing, testing may be conducted only to the extent consistent with the agreement. Disability defined Minn. Stat. Ann. §363A.03(36)(2)(Supp. 2003) https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/statutes/?id=363A.03 Medical exam cost Minn. Stat. Ann. §181.61 (Supp. 2006) https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/statutes/?id=181.61