Temporary positions?

[Greenport]

I was wondering, if a place that drug tests pre employment for permanent employees, would drug test someone who is going in as a temporary employee? I was just asking because I know drug tests cost the company money, would they waste there money on someone who might not even be a permanent employee? Any feedback would be appriciated

Greenport Reviewed by Greenport on 03-20-2010. Temporary positions? I was wondering, if a place that drug tests pre employment for permanent employees, would drug test someone who is going in as a temporary employee? I was just asking because I know drug tests cost the company money, would they waste there money on someone who might not even be a permanent employee? Any feedback would be appriciated :) Rating: 5

[McLuvin]

I would say it depends on who it is you are going to work for and what the position is. For example Walmart test all employee's as a matter of policy.
One time I had a job I was applying for and I had a female call and ask if drug testing was a requirment for the job and they were happy to tell her. No questions asked.

Good Luck

[Greenport]

Thank you, the company is Home Depot. I know they test employees but I went on my interview, told I was going to have to be a temp for 90 days and if I worked hard enough they would consider me permanent. When I went on the interview nothing was said about a drug screening, this is why I asked.

[McLuvin]

I would have someone else call them and just ask straight out if they make their employees to take U/A's

[batgirl]

It might depend on the agency. Some agencies do everyone and some only do it when the employer requests it.