Ignorance is no excuse

I have reatedly had clients that tell me the same story. "I was not told about having to see a SAP after I failed a DOT test."
The safety oficer, DER or someone in HR will give you a phone number to contact the Medical Review Oficer(a doctor)who will inform you that you tested positive for prohibited drugs (Reg. 283.215) and what substance you tested positive for. Your employer is responsible for giving you the phone numbers for 2 Substance Abuse Professionals (SAP's)so you can return to work by going thru the return-to-work process with the SAP. Whether you are terminated or not is the employers option according to the company policy. The cost ot the return-to-work process has to be paid by the employee. Sometimes the employer will advance you the money topay for this but they are not obligated to do so.
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