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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) An employer may take adverse employment action based on
(1) a positive drug test or alcohol impairment test result that indicates a violation of the employer's written policy;
(2) the refusal of an employee or prospective employee to provide a drug testing sample; or
(3) the refusal of an employee to provide an alcohol impairment testing sample.
(b) Adverse employment action under (a) of this section may include
(1) a requirement that the employee enroll in an employer provided or employer approved rehabilitation, treatment, or counseling program; the program may include additional drug testing and alcohol impairment testing; the employer may require participation in the program as a condition of employment; costs of participating in the program may or may not be covered by the employer's health plan or policies;
(2) suspension of the employee, with or without pay, for a designated period of time;
(3) termination of employment;
(4) in case of drug testing, refusal to hire a prospective employee; and
(5) other adverse employment action.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alaska Statutes Title 23. Labor and Workers' Compensation § 23.10.655. Disciplinary procedures - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ak/title-23-labor-and-workers-compensation/ak-st-sect-23-10-655/
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