HR 2951 · 100th Congress · Labor and Employment
A bill to require laboratories in drug testing programs used by private employers to meet certain Federal standards.
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities.(1987-08-18)
Plain Language Summary
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Prohibits any employer from taking adverse action against any employee or applicant based on the results of a drug test conducted by a laboratory which fails to meet the requirements of this Act. Requires any laboratory which conducts drug testing to: (1) meet the mandatory requirements established by the Secretary of Health and Human Services; (2) require a confirmatory test when an initial screening is positive; and (3) provide guidelines to employers on the collection and handling of specimens. Provides civil penalties for violations of this Act.…
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