Balancing the interests of employer and employee. Drug abuse has begun to have a serious impact on the workplace. Employers wish to limit the following effects of drug abuse as much as possible. Liability for injuries to the general public caused by employees' drug use. Increased theft by employees.
Some employers wish to control the lifestyles of employees outside the workplace.
Also, restricting drug abuse in the workplace is desirable to protect the public safety and welfare. However, an employer's interest and society's interest in limiting drug abuse in the workplace must be balanced with protection of employee's individual rights. Employee's emotional distress. Employee's due process rights. Employee's interest against defamation.