9th January 2014, 04:55 PM
Jack Wrote:To put the policies/ procedures in perspective, replace the alcohol/drug test with a test for STD's or indeed being HIV positive. Would it be legal for a construction company to screen all their employees for HIV then sack those that test positive with no right to appeal based on the fact that they are an increased safety risk?? Think about why this is illegal. Is it any different.
Is this a trick question?! Yes it is different. Having drugs or alcohol in your system can impair your ability to work safely, endangering you and others. I can't see why anyone would be overly upset about it or think that it isn't about anything other than safety. Bit odd.