Drug-free workplace - California

Summary of differences between federal and state regulations

The federal Drug-Free Workplace Act, which applies only to federal contractors and grantees, requires adoption of Drug-Free Workplace rules to do business with the government. It neither requires nor prohibits drug testing. States are free to adopt whatever regulations they deem appropriate for public or private employers. Where states have drug testing provisions as part of their Drug Free Workplace Acts, drug testing information is included in this section. Where states have separate drug testing provisions that are not part of a Drug Free Workplace Act, these are covered under the section on “Drug Testing.”

Drug-Free Workplace Act

The California Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990 requires all state contractors and grantees to implement a drug-free workplace policy and establish an employee drug awareness education program. It is similar to the federal law.

State

Contacts

California Department of Industrial Relations

Regulations

Drug-Free Workplace Act

California Government Code Ann. 8350-8351

California Government Code Ann. 8355-8357

Federal

Contacts

Drug-Free Workplace Act

U.S. Department of Labor

Drug Testing Rules

U.S. Department of Transportation

Regulations

Drug-Free Workplace Act Of 1988

United States Code at 41 U.S.C. 8101-8106

DOT Drug Testing Rules

49 CFR Part 40

49 CFR Part 382