Idaho Code

Idaho Code § 72-1701 (2026)

Purpose and intent of act.

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Purpose and intent of act.

(1) The purpose of this act is to promote alcohol and drug-free workplaces and otherwise support employers in their efforts to eliminate substance abuse in the workplace, and thereby enhance workplace safety and increase productivity. This act establishes voluntary drug and alcohol testing guidelines for employers that, when complied with, will find an employee who tests positive for drugs or alcohol at fault, and will constitute misconduct under the employment security law as provided in section 72-1366, Idaho Code, thus resulting in the denial of unemployment benefits.

(2) It is the further purpose of this act to promote alcohol and drug-free workplaces in order that employers in this state be afforded the opportunity to maximize their levels of productivity, enhance their competitive positions in the marketplace and reach their desired levels of success without experiencing the cost delays and tragedies associated with work-related accidents resulting from substance abuse by employees.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2001–2022 · leading case: Oksana Oleszko v. State Comp. Ins. Fund, David Howard, & Dora Cooke, 243 F.3d 1154 (9th Cir. 2001).

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Oksana Oleszko v. State Comp. Ins. Fund, David Howard, & Dora Cooke, 243 F.3d 1154 (9th Cir. 2001). “§ 34-9-410 (2000); Idaho Code § 72-1701 (2000); 30 Ill. Comp.”

Desilet v. Glass Doctor, 132 P.3d 412 (Idaho 2006). · cites it 2× “Idaho Private Employer Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace Act Desilet argues that because Glass Doctor did not comply with the Idaho Private Employer Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace Act, I.C. § 72-1701, et seq. (the Act), he is automatically entitled to benefits.”

Williams v. United Parcel Serv., Inc., 527 F.3d 1135 (10th Cir. 2008). “; Idaho Code Ann. § 72-1701 et seq.; Iowa Code Ann.”

Hartman v. Canyon Cnty. (Idaho 2022). · cites it 2× “04 of the Canyon County Personnel Manual and “I.C. § 72-1701 et. seq. [sic],” Hartman could request a good faith hearing concerning the termination within two days of receiving the letter.”

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