Which is done first background check or drug test?

In most cases, the background check will either occur before the drug test or around the same time. Employers must abide by all state and local laws in designing pre-employment screening policies and determining when to run specific checks.

At what point does the hiring process drug test?

Screening is typically done after a conditional job offer is made but before a new hire starts working. Testing is required after an incident—such as an accident that caused fatalities or injuries—to determine whether drug use could have contributed.

Does an employer have to tell you about a pre-employment drug test?

The constitutional right to privacy almost universally prohibits random drug testing in California. For most jobs, an employer must give notice to all current and prospective employees before a drug test.

What drugs do employers test for?

Employers may use a standard five-panel test of “street drugs” that may include any of the following substances:

• marijuana (THC)
• cocaine.
• PCP (phencyclidine)
• opiates (e.g., codeine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine, heroin)
• amphetamines, methamphetamine.
• MDMA (ecstacy)

Are employers required to drug test employees?

The majority of employers across the United States are not required to drug test by law. In fact, many state and local governments limit or prohibit workplace testing in that area, the exception being jobs where testing required by federal or state regulations.

Is a drug test included in pre-employment screening?

Whether or not a drug test is included in a pre-employment screening is completely up to the discretion of the company. The majority of employers across the United States are not required to drug test by law.

Do background checks include drug tests?

A background check is an extensive look into a potential employee’s past experience and choices. It often includes a criminal history search at the county, statewide and federal levels as well as an employment and education verification. So do background checks include drug tests?

Can an employer ask follow-up questions after a drug test?

Whether drug testing is performed pre or post conditional offer, the EEOC is of the opinion that employers may ask follow-up questions about an applicant’s lawful drug use after an applicant tests positive for illegal drug use. (See, EEOC’s ADA Enforcement Guidance: Preemployment Disability-Related Questions and Medical Examinations at p. 9.)