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Drug and Alcohol Testing

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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...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.26

Subpart B - Employer Responsibilities § 40.26 What form must an employer use to report Management Information System (MIS) data to a DOT agency?   As an employer, when you are required to report MIS data to a DOT agency, you must use the U.S. Department of Transportation Drug and...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.25

Subpart B - Employer Responsibilities § 40.25 Must an employer check on the drug and alcohol testing record of employees it is intending to use to perform safety-sensitive duties?   (a)  (1) Yes, as an employer, you must, after obtaining an employee's written consent, request the...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.23

Subpart B - Employer Responsibilities § 40.23 What actions do employers take after receiving verified test results?

a) As an employer who receives a verified positive drug test result, you must immediately remove the employee involved from performing safety-sensitive functions. You must...

DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.21

Subpart B - Employer Responsibilities § 40.21 May an employer stand down an employee before the MRO has completed the verification process?

(a) As an employer, you are prohibited from standing employees down, except consistent with a waiver a DOT agency grants under this section.

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DOT Rule 49 CFR Part 40 Section 40.15

Subpart B - Employer Responsibilities § 40.15  May an employer use a service agent to meet DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements?   (a) As an employer, you may use a service agent to perform the tasks needed to comply with this part and DOT agency drug and alcohol testing...