Florida laws at workplace?

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Okay my boss says there are "rumors" being said about certain people at my work.He has decided to get at home drug test and take people{4-6 from my understanding} of his choosing into the bathroom to conduct their own test. Based on the results you may be terminated. Is that legal? Just choose whoever he wants only based on allegations? I've been here 6 yrs and never been tested. They don't do random or anything isn't this harassment or something? The test isn't official I don't see how he can fire someone based on that. he also says if you fail and dispute the results you will be taken for a real lab drug test, You MUST pay for from your last check if you fail. Is that legal? They require me all of a sudden to take the test based on rumors and then make me pay for it? What laws or statues{if any} protect me from being treated like this?

doncrisp99 · Accepted Answer

Sounds like your boss is doing his job well.  He's trying to eliminate the druggies, which is good for the welfare of our country.  Rather than complaining about this, you should be appreciative, as it will give you the opportunity to prove that you are clean.

Michael C · Answer

1. Absolutely they can make taking the drug test a condition of your job.

2. They can test "for cause" based on rumors.

3. An "official" test? There is no such thing.

4. If you think you are positive for drugs (you should know what you've used) then don't dispute the first test and you won't have to pay for the second.

Lee B · Answer

Unless you have some type of contract with your employer and/or FL is not an "at will" state, it has been my experience that an employer can do whatever the heck they want.  Policy can be applied selectively and recourse is virtually nonexistent.

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