what happens when you fail a drug test?

Answer 1

You don't get hired. It doesn't go on your permanent record or anything, and the employer cannot publicize the results to other prospective employers, etc. Some employers have a retest policy after a certain time, but most don't.

If you feel you failed in error (like you were taking a legal Rx that could have affected the results), there should be a grievance process to follow. Check with the lab or the company for more info.

Now get off the junk and test clean next time.

Answer 2

The normal system would be that any "Non negative" finding would be shipped to a Medical review officer for affirmation of the findings. This is done to provide the company an expert witness in the event they invite you to seek other employment opportunities. Yep Some companies have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to Drugs and Alcohol. Obviously if you like your job its best not to partake of these things

Answer 3

If it's a preemployment screening, you don't get the job.
If you think it was a false-positive, contact your prospective employer and tell them as much.

If you are already employed, your employer with likely send you to a drug treatment program which you MUST complete to remain employed. Random drug testing or scheduled drug testing will follow for a period of time determined by the laws in your state and your employer.

Answer 4

If it was a pre-employment drug test...the chances are that you wont get hired. If it is a post accident drug test, if you got hurt on the job type of thing, you probably need to find a new job because you wont have your current one for long. If you are paroled from prison or on probation....your probably going back to jail. I think that covers it all.

Answer 5

You'll probably have to explain why you failed it, depending on the drug it could mean disciplinary or sacking it depends on your employer.