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Pennsylvania Drug Testing and Workers' Comp Laws
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Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Laws and Regulations Official Pennsylvania Website |
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PENNSYLVANIA State Law Summary - Workplace Drug/Alcohol Testing
GENERAL COMMENTS: Pennsylvania is an "open" state, meaning there are no requirements or limitations on workplace drug testing.
POLICY: NO law requires a written policy; however, for workers compensation/unemployment purposes employers SHOULD have written policy.
NOTICE: NO notice or posting requirements in this state.
COSTS: Not specified.
CONSEQUENCES: NO limits exist under state law or court decision.
WHO: NO limits exist under state law or court decision.
WHAT: NO limits exist under state law or court decision. WHERE: NO limits exist under state law or court decision.
WHEN: NO limits exist under state law or court decision.
HOW: NO limits exist under state law or court decision.
OTHER STATE PECULIARITIES:
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Workers compensation claim may be denied when the injury would not have occurred "but for" the intoxication of the claimant.
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Unemployment: Positive test or refusal to test is considered "misconduct" for unemployment purposes.
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Has a required drug and alcohol treatment insurance parity plan.
Updated 11/22/11
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WARNING: This information is presented after a review of the statutes, regulations and court decisions in this state. This information is subject to frequent change and inherently involves our opinion in certain instances and you may disagree. This information is presented for general educational purposes only -- IT IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE LEGAL OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. Always consult your legal and medical professionals before making any decisions.
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