Constitutional Concerns in Drug Testing of Public Employees

Record #:

20521

Author(s):

Allred, Stephen

Abstract:

Concern over drug abuse has led to a move toward testing of employees in both public and private sectors. This bulletin examines one key legal issue--the Fourth Amendment questions involved when a state, city, or county government undertakes to test its employees for drug use.

Source:

Local Government Law Bulletin (NoCar KFN 7830 A15 L6), Vol. Issue 26, Oct 1986, p1-4, f

Subject(s):

Employees--Drug testing of--Constitutional concerns