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DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.27

Subpart B - Employer Responsibilities

§ 40.27 May an employer require an employee to sign a consent or release in connection with the DOT drug and alcohol testing program?
 
No, as an employer, you must not require an employee to sign a consent, release, waiver of liability, or indemnification agreement with respect to any part of the drug or alcohol testing process covered by this part (including, but not limited to, collections, laboratory testing, MRO and SAP services).
 
[66 FR 41950, Aug. 9, 2001]
 
Last updated: Friday, March 11, 2016