- With random drug testing, companies can reduce the risk of health insurance premiums rising. By identifying and terminating individuals who use drugs, companies minimize the effect of possible increases due to illnesses caused by drugs, accident-related injuries, and future costs of rehabilitation treatment and counseling.
- When employers hire someone, they expect the person to give one hundred percent to the job and not slack off. People impaired due to drugs might not contribute the same quality or quantity of work as they would otherwise. They could also slow down the company's productivity as a whole.
- An employer is concerned with safety, especially where heavy equipment or driving is involved. Accidents are more likely if an employee is under the influence of drugs. Employers can eliminate the risk of drug-related accidents and keep other employees safe through random drug testing.
- Employers fear that employees who use drugs will take more time off work, abusing sick days. This decreases morale and costs the company financially.
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