Massachusetts Drug Testing Laws and Regulations

State:	Massachusetts

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:	Generally, drug testing is allowed for occasions of post accidents or for probable cause. Random drug testing is limited only to safety-sensitive positions according to a State Supreme Court decision. A Massachusetts statute require that the costs incurred by a job applicant or employee for medical examinations required by the employer as a condition for new or continuing employment shall be reimbursed by the employer. Drivers of commercial motor vehicles in Massachusetts are expected to undergo alcohol and drug testing when requested by a law enforcement officer for probable cause. Refusal to submit to alcohol or drug testing or a positive test result may disqualify the driver from operating a commercial motor vehicle for a period of 1 to 3 years. Succeeding infractions will result in being banned to drive a commercial motor vehicle for life. Tank vessel owners and operators are required to have policies and procedures for alcohol and drug testing to ensure that their employees on duty are not under the influence of drugs and alcohol while within territorial waters of Massachusetts. Workers’ compensation and unemployment benefits may be denied of an employee for deliberate misconduct in violation of the employer’s standard rules or enforced policy. For such purposes, a drug free workplace policy may be needed.

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Massachusetts Drug Testing Laws and Regulations

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