Arkansas Drug Testing Law
Arkansas has voluntary drug testing laws. Companies that wish to qualify for a 5% discount on their workers’ compensation premiums must comply with these laws; other companies are not mandated to comply. However, other state laws may also apply to drug testing. As well, there are workers’ and unemployment compensation laws in Arkansas 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, industry specific law, 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 prohibited.
Permitted drug testing specimens
Tissue, fluid, or a product of the human body capable of revealing the presence of alcohol or drugs or their metabolites.
Permitted testing circumstances
Pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, periodic exam, random, and follow-up testing are permitted.
Employers must comply with the entirety of the voluntary laws 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 Arkansas’ state drug testing laws . Employers wishing to drug test in Arkansas 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.
