Constitutional Concerns in Drug Testing of Public Employees

Record #:

28711

Author(s):

Allred, Stephen

Abstract:

Drug testing of employees in both the public and private sectors of North Carolina involves important policy considerations, including its substantial cost and the legal issues involved. This article examines the Fourth Amendment questions involved when a state or local government drug tests its employees.

Source:

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

Subject(s):

Employees--Drug testing; Employees--Drug testing of--Constitutional concerns; Local government--Laws and legislation