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Drug and Alcohol Testing
The testing isn't going to be daily so I don't think this'll be needed. Nice idea though.- Shep
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Drug and Alcohol Testing
No, there really is no more reason than that. I've pretty much resigned myself to having to take the test but I will be grumbling about it.- Shep
- Post #17
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Drug and Alcohol Testing
Sad but probably true unfortunately.- Shep
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Drug and Alcohol Testing
I'm pretty sure it's the latter but I'll definitely check.- Shep
- Post #10
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Drug and Alcohol Testing
I think I agree that it's an abide or leave situation - it's a shame but that is how it is. That said, it definitely is a civil liberty issue. I have a right to privacy and I would rather choose to tell people that a don't take drugs rather than them demanding to find out. There is no...- Shep
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Drug and Alcohol Testing
I'm not sure a stool sample is a compromise - that sounds even worse! As for the ethics, I guess it depends on where you draw the line - I'm happy with the debatable financial ethics of contracting but enforced drug and alcohol testing is a breach of civil liberties in my opinion. Whether I...- Shep
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Drug and Alcohol Testing
Hi Everyone, My current client has just introduced a workplace drug and alcohol testing policy and they seem to think that this can apply to me as a contractor. My view is that it shouldn't as it isn't included in any contract that I've signed. Were I to take the test I'd pass so there's no...- Shep
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