Kentucky Drug Testing Laws and Regulations

State:	Kentucky

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:	One specific industry that is mandated to have a drug screening program is in mining. Alcoholic beverages and controlled substances are strictly prohibited within and around the vicinity of mines. Applicant miners are required to present proof of being alcohol and drug free through testing approved by the State Office of Mine Safety and Licensing or through other testing facilities. Coal mine employers are eligible for workers’ compensation premium credit for implementing drug free workplace programs that includes and employee assistance program. The credit should at least be 5% or a similar value that is determined to be actuarially sound. The cost of drug and alcohol testing required for the licensing of miners are to be initially paid by the employee and then later reimbursed by the employer upon employment. As per law, employers may not require employees to pay for the cost of a medical examination that was required as a condition of employment. A Kentucky Administrative Regulation requires the enforcement of controlled substance and alcohol use testing for safety sensitive positions including school bus drivers, school bus mechanics and other safety sensitive jobs requiring a Commercial Drivers License. Pre-employment testing as well as post accident, random and reasonable suspicion testing are allowed for the previously mentioned affected positions.

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Kentucky Drug Testing Laws and Regulations

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