Arkansas Drug Testing Laws and Regulations

State:	Arkansas

Statute of Order:	Currently Not Available

Covered Employers:	Currently Not Available

Applicant Testing:	Currently Not Available

Employee Testing:	Currently Not Available

Conditions & Methods:	Currently Not Available

Important Bulletpoints:	The Workers’ Health and Safety Division of the Workers’ Compensation Commission sets the rules and oversees compliance for employers’ testing programs. Applicability of the program is also subject to the provisions of relevant collective bargaining agreements and federal statutes or regulation. Compliant employers are entitled to a 5% discount on workers’ compensation premium. Employers availing of the protection and benefits of the law must annually apply for and be granted certification by the director of the Workers’ Health and Safety Division of the Workers’ Compensation Commission. Employers are allowed to conduct drug or alcohol testing to their job applicants who already have been awarded an actual offer for employment. Testing must conform to Department of Transportation procedures and regulations to include only amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana, PCP and opiates as well as alcohol. All costs of initial and confirmatory drug or alcohol testing required by the employer as per policy shall be at the employer’s expense. On the other hand, additional tests not required by the employer is payable by the employee or job applicant. Employer may take adverse employment action without restrictions based on a confirmed positive test result. Employers are required to provide relevant educational materials to all employees regarding how to maintain a drug-free workplace. Employees are required to sign an acknowledgment of receipt for said material.

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Arkansas Drug Testing Laws and Regulations

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