Federal & State Regulations | Drug-free workplace - Mississippi

State Info

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 Workers’ Compensation Premium Act

The Drug Free Workplace Workers' Compensation Premium Act provides for a five percent reduction in workers' compensation premiums to employers who establish a drug-free workplace program. In order to qualify for the reduction, employers must have a written policy statement, conduct drug and alcohol testing, maintain a resource list of EAP providers, provide employee education and supervisor training, and maintain confidentiality standards. Employees and job applicants are subject to testing.

Voluntary Drug Testing Law

Mississippi’s Voluntary Drug Testing Law is a voluntary law for public or private employers. It allows for pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, and random testing, testing as part of a fitness-for-duty exam, and during and after rehabilitation. On-site tests may be conducted. Employers choosing to comply with its provisions are protected from civil liability.