Can you force an employer to take a test? 

While you can ask employers to undertake testing, you can’t force them. This is why it’s important to include in your drug and alcohol policy what happens when someone refuses a test. Generally, a refusal is considered a breach of policy and the consequences can be the same – and in some cases harsher – as if the person took the test and failed. See this post for further details.

By Michael

Michael is the founder of Integrity Sampling and is responsible for overseeing all national operations. He is based at Integrity Sampling's head office in Melbourne and is also responsible for the co-ordination of drug and alcohol testing within Victoria, assisting in the implementation of drug and alcohol (fit for work) policies and the presentation of drug and alcohol education and awareness programs. You can connect with Michael Wheeldon on LinkedIn

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