Drug Testing in Tennessee

Tennessee’s drug-free workplace law applies to employers covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law who choose to maintain drug-free workplace programs and who include on the posted notice of policy a specific statement that the policy is being implemented pursuant to Tennessee’s drug-free workplace law.

If an employer implements a drug-free workplace program in accordance with Tennessee’s drug-free workplace law that includes notice, education, and procedural requirements for testing for drugs and alcohol pursuant to rules developed by the Division of Workers’ Compensation, the covered employer may require the employee to submit to a test for the presence of drugs or alcohol.

If a drug or alcohol is found to be present in the employee’s system at a level prescribed by statute or by rule adopted pursuant to Tennessee’s drug-free workplace law, the employee may be terminated and forfeits eligibility for workers’ compensation medical and indemnity benefits.

Also, an employer who establishes and maintains a drug-free workplace program under Tennessee’s drug-free workplace law may qualify for workers’ compensation premium discounts.

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