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2006 Utah Code - 34-38-8 — Employer\'s disciplinary or rehabilitative actions.

     34-38-8.   Employer's disciplinary or rehabilitative actions.
     Upon receipt of a verified or confirmed positive drug or alcohol test result which indicates a violation of the employer's written policy, or upon the refusal of an employee or prospective employee to provide a sample, an employer may use that test result or refusal as the basis for disciplinary or rehabilitative actions, which may include the following:
     (1) a requirement that the employee enroll in an employer-approved rehabilitation, treatment, or counseling program, which may include additional drug or alcohol testing, as a condition of continued employment;
     (2) suspension of the employee with or without pay for a period of time;
     (3) termination of employment;
     (4) refusal to hire a prospective employee; or
     (5) other disciplinary measures in conformance with the employer's usual procedures, including any collective bargaining agreement.

Enacted by Chapter 234, 1987 General Session

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