Dooligar Posted May 31, 2016 I clean a vegetable processing factory. Recently I tested positive for THC on a random swab test at work, which then resulted in a urine test. Before the swab I told them I smoked the previous night. I was worried about someone in management reporting me for driving home, after I was told I couldn't return until they received the lab results. I could not find a significant manager (300+ employees) to ask if I could leave my car and was not thinking clearly due to failing the drug test so I drove the 1km home. Today I was called in for a meeting (a week after the test) and was told the lab tests revealed I was 17x the police cut off point for THC. I stuck by my story that I hadn't smoked the day of the test. They mentioned they were still in discussion with their lawyers about dismissals for failed drug tests and even though I'm only cleaning the chemicals I use classify the job as dangerous. I had an anxiety attack and told them I was willing to to do more drug tests that I am confident I will pass. I was tearing up and trying to explain how my partner and I are struggling with depression and anxiety and want to get on top of drug use after one of the interviewers said "It seems like you don't want to quit" after I explained I had been around cannabis for so long. I was sent home and told I would be called in the next 24 hours. I'm 70% sure I will keep my job but the reason I am posting now is that when researching the laws about random workplace drug testing I noticed one website saying employers must make sure the employee makes it home safely or stay on site until they can drive themselves. I was never told anything about driving after the tests. If they do want to fire me could I possibly threaten them with legal action for not looking after my safety? I do realize that it is MY responsibility to not drive while impaired and this is a shitty thing to do but coworkers have kept themselves out of trouble using similar divisive tactics (non drug related) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dooligar Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) Sorry guys this is ridiculous. Head has cleared and I will not be threatening my employer lol. To be honest losing this job might be the best thing for me I feel capable of so much more, just isn't much work in the area and my girls been outta work for awhile and seriously struggling mentally lately. Edited May 31, 2016 by Dooligar 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zedo Posted May 31, 2016 Positive thinking. Get a new job. Freedom of choice is what you want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SayN Posted June 4, 2016 "17x the police cut off point for THC"??? such a thing exists? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderIdeal Posted June 4, 2016 give us an update D 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brendajones Posted November 24, 2017 About what update do you talk, Thunderldeal? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderIdeal Posted November 24, 2017 Dooligar's situation Although like so many do, he seems to have left us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
87_botanist Posted November 30, 2017 On 11/24/2017 at 9:39 PM, brendajones said: About what update do you talk, Thunderldeal? How random is this post lol 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drildo Posted November 30, 2017 5 hours ago, 87_botanist said: On 11/25/2017 at 0:39 AM, brendajones said: About what update do you talk, Thunderldeal? How random is this post lol I lol'd too, pretty obvious haha... Anyway, I wonder how @Dooligar is going with it all, I'd love to hear how it went down. Hope you and your girl are alright mate. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caster Posted August 17, 2018 On 31/05/2016 at 11:42 PM, Dooligar said: "It seems like you don't want to quit" I know this is an old thread, but holy fuck. Why should you have to quit something you do in your own time? Does having a job mean they own you during your own personal time too? Its not like you're stoned on the job. Who actually cares what you do in your own time, as long as you're doing the work and not fucked up on the job. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bardo Posted August 17, 2018 17 hours ago, Caster said: Why should you have to quit something you do in your own time? Does having a job mean they own you during your own personal time too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northerner Posted August 17, 2018 2 hours ago, Caster said: I know this is an old thread, but holy fuck. Why should you have to quit something you do in your own time? Does having a job mean they own you during your own personal time too? Its not like you're stoned on the job. Who actually cares what you do in your own time, as long as you're doing the work and not fucked up on the job. Ya can't prove you're not wasted with cannabliss though because it lingers in your system for so long, hangs around in fat cells for ages. You can totally show up to work tripping on a large variety of psychedelics though and the chances of your employer going to the expense of testing for them is very low. As a person who is also tested at work for substances, the choice is clear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caster Posted August 18, 2018 22 hours ago, Northerner said: Ya can't prove you're not wasted with cannabliss though because it lingers in your system for so long, hangs around in fat cells for ages. You can totally show up to work tripping on a large variety of psychedelics though and the chances of your employer going to the expense of testing for them is very low. As a person who is also tested at work for substances, the choice is clear. Yea cannabis is definitely the worst for lingering in your system. Its an easy choice to give it up if it means losing your job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halcyon Daze Posted November 2, 2018 On Friday, August 17, 2018 at 2:34 PM, Northerner said: As a person who is also tested at work for substances, the choice is clear. Acid??? It's Acid, isn't it... ... 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Presidente Hillbillios Posted November 19, 2018 On 25/11/2017 at 10:22 AM, ThunderIdeal said: Dooligar's situation Although like so many do, he seems to have left us. you'll be the last man standing 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaukus Posted November 20, 2018 17 hours ago, El Presidente Hillbillios said: you'll be the last man standing Last man melting at least 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
