This policy sets out how an organisation will go about testing employees for alcohol and drugs.

This letter confirms to an employee the date and time of the test they failed, the substance they were tested positively for and that this will now be investigated further by the organisation. It also includes an option that invites the employee to take the test again.

This letter acknowledges a previous disclosure from the employee and provides options for the organisation to refer the employee to both internal and external support. It also outlines that the organisation may need to take further action to ensure the safety of the employee and their colleagues.

This letter confirms the date and time of the test the employee passed and thanks them for continuing to adhere to the organisation's zero tolerance policy to drug and alcohol use.

This letter confirms the date and time of the test that the employee refused to take part in, lists their reasons for doing so and why the organisation believes these were not acceptable. It also provides the opportunity to invite the employee to re-take the test.

This letter provides details of the date and time of the test, the reasons for the employee's refusal to take the test and the reasons why the organisation considers these reasons to be acceptable.