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Drug Free Workplace Policies
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:
For Employers
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U.S. Department of Labor
- Drug-Free Workplace Advisor
Provides information to businesses about how to establish and maintain an alcohol- and drug-free workplace.
- Employers' Kit to Developing a Drug Free Workplace
The Dept. Health and Humans Services has created this kit to assist employers with setting a drug-free workplace policy.
- Working Partners : Guidelines for Developing an Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace
The Dept. of Labor has created this guide with the help of industry partners in order to advise businesses wanting to create drug-free workplace policies. - State and Territory Laws
Many states have laws and regulations that impact when, where and how employers can implement drug-free workplace programs. Check out this site to get a summary of rules that apply to businesses in your state. - Substance Abuse Information Database
Learn about workplace substance abuse issues and develop drug-free workplace programs - Training and Education Materials
Free posters, brochures and presentation materials
For Federal Contractors and Grantees
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.
