Push for more workplace drug testing

Published: 6:02AM Friday May 27, 2011 Source: Newstalk ZB

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An employment lawyer is encouraging bosses to push ahead with workplace drug testing, despite a recent case that rebounded against a company.

Paul Tremewan says companies should not be scared of introducing random drug testing to keep their workplaces safe.

He also advocates pre-employment testing.

He says a recent case at Talley's, where a drug search on board a deep sea fishing vessel discovered workers using P, only failed because of procedural issues in the way the company handled the issue.

Tremewan says employers have an over-riding obligation to have a safe workplace.

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