Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy
(with Acknowledgment) (OK)

Summary

This drug and alcohol Testing Policy with acknowledgment provides a standard drug and alcohol testing policy for Oklahoma employers. Employers may include this policy in an employee handbook or distribute it as a standalone document. This template includes practical guidance, drafting notes, and alternate and optional clauses. This Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy (OK) has been customized to comply with the Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act ("SWDATA"), found at 40 Okl. St. § 551 et seq. As a result, this template differs from the non-jurisdictional Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy (with Acknowledgment). For more information see Drug and Alcohol Testing (OK). The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act allows the possession and use of limited quantities of marijuana for treatment of medical conditions upon a physician's recommendation and subject to the individual acquiring a medical marijuana license. Employers may not refuse to hire, discipline, discharge or otherwise penalize an applicant or employee solely on the basis of a positive test for marijuana unless the applicant or employee: (1) is not in possession of a valid medical marijuana license; (2) possesses, consumes or is under the influence of medical marijuana while at the place of employment or during the fulfillment of employment obligations; or (3) is in a safety-sensitive job. 63 Okl. St. §§ 425(B), 427.8(H) For a full listing of key content covering recruiting, screening, testing, hiring, and onboarding, see Screening and Hiring Resource Kit. For more information on drug and alcohol testing policies, see Drug- and Alcohol-Testing Policies: Key Drafting Tips. For information on Oklahoma laws concerning drug and alcohol testing, see Drug and Alcohol Testing (OK) and Screening and Hiring (OK) — Drug and Alcohol Testing. Oklahoma has a statute that details the requirements of a Written Detailed Policy Setting Forth Specifics of Drug or Alcohol Testing Program. 40 Okl. St. § 555 et seq.