Some companies do have drug testing as a requirement. I do not believe that I would be insulted. If I really wanted the job I would have no problem taking the test. I do not do drugs so it would not be a problem.

Companies usually have pre employment checks / tests that you must pass in order to be accepted in the position that you applied for. The employment application form that you sign usually states that when you sign you are agreeing that everything that you put on that form is the truth and you are also agreeing to any checks / tests they require. Your acceptance letter can also state the same requirement. They may not explicitly state that you will be drug tested but it falls under those tests you already agreed to. Sometimes these drug tests continue after you are already employed. Also, in some cases (not all) it is perfectly legal.

I cannot really fault the companies requiring drug testing. They are doing it to protect not only themselves but their other employees and customers. For instance if you work in a job where people's lives are in your hands, I think the company is well within their rights to make sure those people are safe.
Source(s):
http://www.collegegrad.com/jobsearch/New-Job-Preparation/Drug-Testing-And-O...
http://www.workrights.org/issue_drugtest/dt_legal_guide.html

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