When Did Drug Testing For Employment Start

Drug testing for employment began in the United States during the 1980s, when concerns about drug use in the workplace began to grow. The Federal government passed the Drug-Free Workplace Act in 1988, which required Federal contractors and grantees to maintain drug-free workplaces. Many private sector companies followed suit and began implementing drug testing programs for their employees. Today, drug testing is a common practice in many industries and occupations, and is often required by law or company policy.