| Instant or POCT Testing |
Might not be permitted. Prohibited for all employee drug testing. |
Quest Diagnostics does not perform instant testing at their drug testing centers in Kansas. LabCorp drug testing centers in Kansas do perform instant testing. |
| Drug Panels |
No Restrictions |
SAMHSA 5 panel is recommended |
| Laboratory |
Restrictions |
Must use lab with Federal certifications, SAMHSA certification is highly recommended. |
| Medical Review Officer |
Not Required |
Highly recommended to avoid exposure to liability. |
| Random Testing |
No Restrictions |
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| Post-Accident |
No Restrictions |
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| Reasonable Suspicion |
No Restrictions |
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| Oral Fluids |
No Restrictions |
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| Hair Testing |
No Restrictions |
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| Unemployment Denial |
Yes |
Terminate for misconduct, policy must state the use of alcohol or illegal drugs at work is misconduct. |
| Workers Comp Discount |
No |
The employer shall not be liable under the workers compensation act where the injury, disability or death was contributed to by the employee's use or consumption of alcohol or any illegal drugs |
| Intoxication Defense |
Yes |
The employer shall not be liable under the workers compensation act where the injury, disability or death was contributed to by the employee's use or consumption of alcohol or any drugs u2026 |
| Medical Marijuana |
No |
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| Recreational Marijuana |
No |
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| Report Driver DOT Positives |
No |
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| General Statute |
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Kansas has no law addressing drug testing in private employment. Kansas does have workers' compensation claim reduction and unemployment denial laws that contain specific drug testing requirements for qualification. |
