| SB 0707 | Disqualifies individuals for unemployment compensation for failing or refusing to take a drug test |
| Sponsor: | Russell | Co-Sponsor(s) | ||
| LR Number: | 2759S.01I | Fiscal Note: | 2759-01 | |
| Committee: | Labor and Industrial Relations | |||
| Last Action: | 02/05/02 - Hearing Conducted S Labor & Industrial Relations | Journal page: | ||
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| Effective Date: | August 28, 2002 | |||
SB 707 - This act disqualifies a person from receiving
unemployment benefits for failing or refusing to take a test for
controlled substances. Under this act, such failure or refusal
constitutes misconduct connected with the person's work. For a
first offense, the person will be disqualified from receiving
benefits for not less than 6 weeks nor more than 16 weeks. For a
second or subsequent discharge related to failing or refusing to
take a drug test, the person will be disqualified from receiving
benefits for a period of 26 weeks.
STEPHEN WITTE