employee handbooks

Drug testing often can be a confusing area of the law for many employers.  The first thing to consider is whether you operate in an industry in which drug testing is required or regulated (i.e. trucking/transportation) or are subject to certification or licensure requirements that include drug testing (i.e. ISO, etc.).  If you are not subject to any specific drug testing requirements by virtue of your industry or any licenses/certifications, then the default rules apply (assuming you only are operating in the state of Texas since this blog post will address federal and Texas state law). As a general matter, Read more