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Current as of January 01, 2020 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
It is lawful for an employer to test employees or prospective employees for the presence of drugs or alcohol, in accordance with the provisions of this article, as a condition of continued employment or hiring. However, in order to qualify for a bar from being subjected to legal claims for acting in good faith on the results of a drug or alcohol test, employers must adhere to the accuracy and fairness safeguards outlined in this article.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - West Virginia Code Chapter 21. Labor § 21-3E-4. Employers may test current and prospective employees for drugs or alcohol - last updated January 01, 2020 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wv/chapter-21-labor/wv-code-sect-21-3e-4/
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