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Rather than start a new thread, I'll just resurrect this one. Hubby and I were discussing drug testing in the workplace the other day, as both of our jobs do random tests and require tests before employment.
I don't do drugs. I have never done an illegal drug in my life, but I don't like the company I work for dictating what I can and can't do in my free time. I read the post about a company not wanting to employ someone who participates in illegal activities; what about the people who speed on their way to work? Lied on their applications? Lie on their taxes? Drink underage? Here in Utah...what about people who have any type of sex that isn't within marriage and isn't in missionary position? They participate in illegal activities...but they aren't going to get fired for them. Should anyone who does something illegal be fired?
The only real reason I can see for this is insurance or image reasons. If you are injured on the job, you may have to take a drug test...and I would imagine that the company's insurance might not pay for the care if someone was a drug user, and the company would have to pay out of pocket for the injury.
I'm not bringing this up to discuss doing drugs ON the job, just outside the job in free time. For certain jobs (such as a doctor/policeman, etc) I can see the reasoning. At my job (retail), I just don't see it except for the reasons I stated.
Any other thoughts on this?
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