Does an employer have the right to perform random **** testing if it was not mentioned it could happen at the time of hire?

Question Details: I work for a non-profit organization. My supervisor came to us today and told us we each have to have a **** test today, no exceptions. If this was not mentioned at the time of hire, can I refuse to be tested without repercussions?

Asked 11/12/2009 under Employment and Labor | 143 View(s) | More Legal Topics

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Most employment relationships are what is known as "at will".  This means that basically the employer can hire or fire someone for any reason or no reason whatsoever, as well has increase/decrease salary/hours, promote/demote, and generally impose requirements as they see fit.  In turn, you can work for an employer, or not, your choice. 

The only exceptions to the above would be if there is a stated company policy covering this, or there is a union/employment agreement that governs, or this situation has arisen due to some type of discrimination.

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