- Introduced -

SB 1005 - This act deems a positive test result for controlled substances or for blood alcohol content of eight-hundredths of one percent or more as misconduct connected with work. Claimants suspended or terminated for a positive test results are ineligible for benefits. Such claimants may become eligible if they participate in a state-approved drug or alcohol treatment program.

Employers suspending or terminating employees pursuant to this act must publicly post a controlled substance and alcohol workplace policy which warns that a positive test result will be deemed misconduct and may result in suspension, treatment intervention, or termination.

This act is similar to SCS/SB 114 (2001).

ERIC ROSENKOETTER