The law has many problems, including Constitutionality. And while proponents say tax money should not fund drug use, opponents see more sinister stereotyping at work.
The new federal law that lets states drug-test applicants for unemployment compensation was a small win for the Republican-led efforts to examine the urine of everyone receiving government safety-net benefits. How many people it will affect depends on how the Department of Labor establishes the regulations—and on whether the courts continue to hold that such policies violate the Constitution’s protection against unreasonable searches.
House Republicans initially wanted to let states drug-test all 7.5 million people collecting unemployment compensation. The compromise reached in the payroll tax-cut deal, along with cutting six months off the time people can collect, authorizes states to test applicants for benefits in two circumstances: if they were fired for using drugs, or if the only occupation they’re suited for is one the Department of Labor lists as commonly requiring drug-testing.
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2 comments:
Let's see....most employers require drug testing to be hired...the US armed forces require it...even professional sports. So how does this not constitute the same concept? If you need assistance...fine....just be responsible enough to get off your lazy stoned butt and look for work while receiving benefits. I don't care what color, religon, and sex you are!
How about CONGRESS taking an UNANNOUNCED drug test?
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