By William M. Gaito, Ph.D., J.D., CEAP
Teamsters Assistance Program of Northern Calif.
New State and Federal drug testing rules have been issued that will impact California workers in 2024 allowing additional specimen collection methods and testing procedures depending upon whether the employee is being tested under Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations or California State law.
Effective on Jan. 1, 2024, AB 2188 amends the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and prohibits employers from:
- discriminating against workers in hiring,