If you fail a drug test for work.

[WielyDevil]

I work somewhere where there are random drug tests really sucky i just dilute everyday i work since i only work a few times a week. Now my question is is there any consequences if found positive like are the police notified???

WielyDevil Reviewed by WielyDevil on 01-20-2008. If you fail a drug test for work. I work somewhere where there are random drug tests really sucky i just dilute everyday i work since i only work a few times a week. Now my question is is there any consequences if found positive like are the police notified??? Rating: 5

[Kailawaila2279]

Im wondering that too.
Do they just fire you, or call the cops?=/:stoned:

[Iguana]

I suppose it would depend on where you're located. In the cases that I know of personally, the people got fired - no police involvement.

[midlifecrisis]

In the US it is not illegal to have smoked marijuana, just to possess, cultivate or sell/distribute....unless you live in a medical state and have a card ,obey the rules and the Federal Gov leaves you alone.

[Iguana]

In the US, there are also state laws to contend with. Some states have laws against simple use of marijuana. Also, in some states there are zero tolerance laws about driving while there is any detectable amount of a drug in your system - whether or not you are under the influence doesn't matter. It is an unfair and cruel world out there. I don't mean to feed any one's paranoia, but people should know what they may be up against.

[midlifecrisis]

I am unaware of any states that have laws against the simple use of marijuana, (I.E. a person can not be arrested for merely having smoked marijuana) But, yes there are zero tolerence states on driving under the influence of any illicit drug.

And yes it is quite an unfair world.

[FakeBoobsRule]

In the US it is not illegal to have smoked marijuana, just to possess, cultivate or sell/distribute....unless you live in a medical state and have a card ,obey the rules and the Federal Gov leaves you alone.

I am unaware of any states that have laws against the simple use of marijuana, (I.E. a person can not be arrested for merely having smoked marijuana) But, yes there are zero tolerence states on driving under the influence of any illicit drug.

And yes it is quite an unfair world.

Actually some states have added an internal possesion of THC if they can find THC metabolites in your system. Now that is really unfair. I know South Dakota has it for sure and there are others with some states following their lead.

I've never heard of the police being called for a failed drug test for work. But, I did hear about this employer who sued his workers who failed drug tests and he won like a gazillion dollars! :jointsmile:

[midlifecrisis]

That is truly unfair, I can't wait for the first case of someone being arrested for second hand internal possesion.....could you imagine that court case?

[Iguana]

Midlife, welcome to Michigan.

[killerweed420]

I know Washington has internal drug consumption laws.
But in the case of employers I have never heard of anyone being prosecuted for testing positive.