Georgia Drug Testing Law
Georgia has a voluntary drug testing law. Companies that wish to qualify for a 7.5% discount on their workers’ compensation premiums must comply with this law; other companies are not mandated to comply. As well, there are workers’ and unemployment compensation laws in Georgia that contain their own drug testing requirements. Employers are not required to comply unless they wish to deny workers’ or unemployment compensation claims. Note: This is only a summary and does not include specifics.
Law types(s)
Voluntary laws, unemployment compensation law, and workers’ compensation law.
Legal status of cannabis
Medical cannabis is legal.
Legal status of instant/POCT/rapid testing
Instant testing is restricted.
Permitted drug testing specimens
Tissue, blood, breath, urine, or other product of the human body.
Permitted testing circumstances
Pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, periodic exam, return-to-duty, random, and follow-up, and other forms of testing are permitted.
Employers must comply with the entirety of the voluntary law to receive a discount on their workers’ compensation insurance premium.
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This information is provided for educational use only and does not give full details on Georgia’s state drug testing laws . Employers wishing to drug test in Georgia 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.
