Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988
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The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. 81) is an act of the
Although all covered contractors and grantees must maintain a drug-free workplace, the specific components necessary to meet the Act's requirements vary based on whether the contractor or grantee is an individual or an organization. The requirements for organizations are more extensive than individuals' as organizations have to take comprehensive, programmatic steps to achieve a workplace free of drugs.[1]
History
Before the Drug Free Workplace Act, there was no federal regulation that employers could use to mandate drug tests, or enforce penalties against employees using drugs, which led to employers to establishing their own policies against drug use.[2]
President Ronald Reagan signed the law due to the amount of drug abuse occurring in the military. Drug abuse had become such a huge problem that "He issued Executive Order 12564 banning all federal employees (on and off duty) from using drugs."[3] Soon after this law went into effect, smaller corporations adopted the same rules.[3]
Policy
The policy put out by the
Penalties
Penalties for employees in covered industries who commit drug violations vary. However, penalties for contractors and companies are standardized. One can be penalized in the following ways. For example, payment for services can be revoked, contracts can be terminated, and the contractor may be denied future grants or contracts for a specified period of time. The government agency who published the contract determines if a violation has occurred and what, if any, penalty should be assessed.
References
- ^ a b "Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 Requirements". U.S. Department of Labor. Archived from the original on 2017-05-23. Retrieved 2022-02-23.
- ^ "Drug Free Workplace act of 1988: Requirements". Confirm Biosciences. 2016-10-13. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
- ^ a b "Implementation of OMB Guidance on Drug-Free Workplace Requirements". Federal Register. 2011-06-14. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
- ^ Scott, Sherrie. "Drug Free Workplace Regulations". Chron. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
- ^ "Drug Testing in the Workplace: Can You Do it?". Accurate Information Systems. 2017-03-10. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
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