Connecticut Drug Testing Law
Connecticut is a drug testing friendly state, though its law places restrictions on random testing and requires reasonable suspicion for all other types of testing. As well, there is an unemployment compensation law in Connecticut that contains its own drug testing requirements. Employers are not required to comply unless they wish to deny unemployment compensation claims. Note: This is only a summary and does not include specifics.
Law types(s)
Mandatory law, case law, unemployment compensation law, and workers’ compensation law.
Legal status of cannabis
Medical and recreational cannabis are legal.
Legal status of instant/POCT/rapid testing
Instant testing is permitted.
Permitted drug testing specimens
Only urine is mentioned in the law.
Permitted testing circumstances
Pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, periodic exam, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing are permitted. Random testing is restricted to certain circumstances.
Employers in Connecticut must comply with the entirety of the mandatory law. It is recommended that employers comply with the case law.
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This information is provided for educational use only and does not give full details on Connecticut’s state drug testing laws . Employers wishing to drug test in Connecticut should consult applicable laws in their entirety prior to creating a drug-free workplace program. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein.
