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Is a pre-employment controlled substances test required if a driver returns to a previous employer after his/her employment had been terminated?

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FMCSA-D&A-382.301-Q03 tmw.docx (22.05 KB)

Section § 382.301: Pre-employment testing.

Question 3: Is a pre-employment controlled substances test required if a driver returns to a previous employer after his/her employment had been terminated?

Guidance: Yes. A controlled substances test must be administered any time employment has been terminated for more than 30 days and the exceptions under §382.301(c) were not met.

Regulatory Topic: Guidance on whether a preemployment test is required when a driver returns to a previous employer after his/her employment had been terminated
Effective Date: Friday, April 4, 1997
Issued Date: Friday, April 4, 1997