Employment Law Guide

Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking

Guidance on the federal and state laws and best practice applicable to workplace issues relating to drugs, alcohol and smoking. See below for state-specific requirements and visit our Coming Soon page for details on the next group of states to be added.

Federal Law and Guidance

This guide provides HR professionals with an overview of federal requirements regarding drugs, alcohol and smoking in the workplace, including those related to the Drug-Free Workplace Act, drug and alcohol policies, marijuana, drug and alcohol testing, disciplinary action, signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse, applicability of the Americans with Disabilities Act, smoking and vaping restrictions, and off-duty conduct.

View Federal Law and Guidance