{"id":4247,"date":"2017-10-31T14:10:29","date_gmt":"2017-10-31T18:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insureyourcompany.com\/?p=4247"},"modified":"2017-10-31T14:10:29","modified_gmt":"2017-10-31T18:10:29","slug":"should-small-business-owners-drug-test-employees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insureyourcompany.com\/blog\/should-small-business-owners-drug-test-employees\/","title":{"rendered":"Should Small Business Owners Drug Test Employees?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many businesses require employee drug testing, and yours may be one of them. Not only is it a good indicator of the type of employee you are potentially hiring, but it is a good standard to have when there is an accident in the workplace.<\/p>\n

Here are a few things you should know about employee drug testing so you can make an informed decision that\u2019s right for you and your company.<\/p>\n

Who Should Be Tested?<\/h2>\n

Unless your company is run by the government or is a safety-sensitive type of workplace such as mass transit or aviation, drug testing is usually your choice. If you want to be sure that your employees and potential new hires<\/a> are free from substances, it is an excellent idea.<\/p>\n

The reason government agencies and those involved with safety issues require drug testing is that it keeps everyone safe. Not only are drug-free employees a must when it comes to public safety, it also keeps your employees more accident-free.<\/p>\n

When Should You Test?<\/h2>\n

There are certain conditions under which you could test for drugs if your company decides to require it.<\/p>\n