There’s nothing more inconvenient than a

random drug test. They’re invasive, take time out

of your day, and put a strain on the trust

between an employee and the people they work

for. But they’re also a fact of life. While you may

not be able to avoid all drug tests, in many cases

you can learn when to expect them.

One of the most common times people are asked to take a drug test is when interviewing

for a job. For some industries, such as aviation, transportation, safety and defense, pre-

employment drug tests are mandatory. Even if it’s not a legal requirement, other industries

may ask for a drug test before officially hiring a candidate.

If you’ve been involved in a workplace accident, even one that didn’t cause injuries, a

drug test is likely to follow. In many cases, this is a legal requirement, especially if workers’

compensation claims are involved.

If you’ve left work because of an accident or because you’ve taken a long period of

leave, you may be asked to take a drug test before you resume your duties. Not all

employers drug test returning employees, but many do, especially after an accident or

medical incident.

Another time to expect a drug test at work is if you are returning from work after a

suspension, especially if that suspension was because of testing positive for a previous

drug test. Until you’ve tested clean, you probably won’t be able to return to work.

Employers can also drug test their

employees if they have a “reasonable

suspicion” that they are intoxicated or

using illegal substances. These kind of tests

can be hard to predict, but if you believe

your supervisor is suspicious of your

behavior, it may be a sign he or she will ask

you to take a drug test.

In some cases, employers

schedule drug tests for their

employees on a regular basis.

These periodic tests happen

on a regular schedule, and can

easily be predicted, as long as

you remember when your next

test period is.

As the name implies, random testing is just that – random. Unfortunately, there’s no

real way to prepare for these kinds of tests. While you will sometimes be given a few

days notice before the scheduled test date, random tests are designed to give as little

advanced warning as possible.

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