State:	Michigan
Statute of Order:	Currently Not Available
Covered Employers:	Currently Not Available
Applicant Testing:	Currently Not Available
Employee Testing:	Currently Not Available
Conditions & Methods:	Currently Not Available
Pass Drug Testing Bulletpoints:	The Michigan Penal Code states that it is unlawful for any employer to compel new hire or continuing employees to pay for the costs of a medical examination when requested by the employer. Violators may be penalized up to $100 for each instance of the violation. Whether or not employment drug testing is classified as a required medical examination has not been ruled on yet. Under the Drug Dealer Liability Act, the employer of an individual abuser may bring an action for damages against persons who participated in the illegal marketing of a controlled substance used by the individual abuser. Refusal to be subjected to a controlled substance testing administered in a non-discriminatory manner, as may be required by the employer as per set policy or procedure, is a basis for denial of unemployment benefits upon being discharged from employment. Likewise, getting discharged for testing positive for the use of illegal drugs or alcohol intoxication while at work are grounds for denial of unemployment benefits.

10 Things to Know To Pass A Drug Test In Michigan

1. Not a Mandatory State

Unlike many other ‘Mandatory’ States in the United States, this is an ‘Open’ State. What this essentially means is that an employer who chooses to conduct drug or alcohol testing is not governed by a specific Michigan State Law. No law directly addresses, or limits such workplace centric tests.

2. The Policy

The absence of specific laws with respect to drug and alcohol testing means that there is no requirement for a written policy to be adopted by the employer for the same. However, if this drug test is going to result in or be used for purposes of unemployment, termination, or compensation, the employer must configure a written policy.

3. The Process of Giving Notice

Once again the fact there is no specific State Law/s or Regulations means that an employer does not have to post a notice of the policy or post the policy in conspicuous locations.

4. The Expenditure

It is not made clear as to who will bear the cost of any drug or alcohol test conducted at the workplace. More often than not, the employer will pick up the tabs for the tests conducted. If the employee asks for a retest, then, more often than not, it’s the employee who will pay for the costs incurred. However, there are no specifications for the same.

5. The Consequences of the Testing

As this is an ‘Open’ State there are no restrictions or limitations that come under the purview of a specific law or any court decision.

6. Where Will the Tests be conducted?

Again, there are no specific rules and regulations for the conduction of drug testing or alcohol testing for the workplace. On the other hand a ‘Mandatory’ State asks employers to conduct tests at approved laboratories only.

7. When Can the Tests be conducted?

A ‘Mandatory’ State has specific rules and regulations that govern the performance of the tests for a specific purpose. This could mean testing of applicants prior/after making a job offer, random testing, a plausible cause, etc amongst various other aspects. However, an ‘Open’ State like Michigan has no such requirements. There are basically no limits under the State law or any kind of court decision.

8. Specific State Centric Modifications

In Michigan, voters in An Arbor voted in favor of Marijuana being used for medicinal purposes, which led to a specific amendment of the City charter. Also, if an employee refuses to test or tests positive, then this action is looked at, as ‘misconduct; with regards to subject of unemployment. Moreover, the State of Michigan also has a law that deals with drug dealer liability.

9. How to Conduct the Tests?

Here again, there are no clearly etched out specifications, rules and regulations for the same. Therefore, there are no limits or restrictions on the way the tests are to be conducted with respect to State Laws or a respective court decision.

10. Clearly Specified Drug, if any

No limits or restrictions herein.

PASS A DRUG TEST IN MICHIGAN