Employers have a number of very valid reasons to implement drug and alcohol testing in the workplace. This can include:
While an effective drug and alcohol-testing program can be a benefit, employers can face legal challenges if a program is not developed and implemented properly. This topic provides some general guidelines to help employers with this process.
South Carolina has its own Drug-free Workplace Act. The South Carolina act prohibits the receipt or award of a domestic contract for the procurement of any goods, construction or services for a stated or estimated value of $50,000 or more from any state agency unless the person receiving the grant has certified to the applicable state agency that it will provide a drug-free workplace. The certification required by the South Carolina act is similar to that imposed by the federal Drug-free Workplace Act. Each domestic contract or domestic grant awarded by a South Carolina state agency is subject to suspension of payments...
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