Announce a Drug Testing Program
Sample Letter 1
We regret that it has become necessary to take serious measures to ensure that we all enjoy a safe and healthy work environment. Effective January 1, we will begin a mandatory drug testing program for all employees.
We have engaged an independent laboratory to visit our site to supervise random testing throughout the year. Each randomly selected employee will be required to provide samples (e.g., urine, blood) to be tested for the presence of illegal drugs. Your cooperation will be appreciated and all results will be kept confidential.
Persons who test positive will be placed on indefinite leave, pending a thorough physical and psychological examination. With proper medical attention and rehabilitation, termination can be avoided in some cases. We cannot emphasize too strongly that substance abuse has no place in Doe Corporation.
Sample Letter 2
Doe Incorporated will begin random drug testing after August 30. We feel strongly that our employees must be drug-free. If they are not, they need to seek treatment or different employment. Either blood or urine samples will be collected to trace alcohol or drug use. All results will be strictly confidential.
If you test positive, a representative from Human Resources will contact you. He or she will help you arrange a treatment program and rehabilitation schedule. If you are unwilling to pursue treatment or fail to meet the requirements of treatment, you will need to seek employment elsewhere. Doe Incorporated is committed to being part of a drug-free America.
Sample Letter 3
Effective immediately, all employees of Doe Manufacturing will be required to participate in random testing for the use of any drug that may impair job performance. Recent events have prompted the establishment of this policy to ensure a safe working environment for all. The accompanying letter explains the details of how and when this testing will be conducted. Any employee who tests positive will be informed by his or her supervisor and given a chance to resolve this problem. Anyone who tests positive for drug use twice will be terminated.
We must maintain a drug-free workplace for the protection of all. Any questions about this policy may be directed to John Doe in the Human Resources Office.