Oklahoma § 40-556 - Time of employer testing - Payment of costs
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§ 40-556. Time of employer testing - Payment of costs
Any drug or alcohol testing by an employer shall be deemed work
time for purposes of compensation and benefits for current
employees.
An employer shall pay all costs of testing for drugs or alcohol
required by the employer. Provided, however, if an employee or
applicant requests a confirmation test of a sample within twentyfour (24) hours of receiving notice of a positive test in order to
challenge the results of a positive test, the employee or applicant
shall pay all costs of the confirmation test, unless the
confirmation test reverses the findings of the challenged positive
test. In such case, the employer shall reimburse the individual for
the costs of the confirmation test.
Added by Laws 1993, c. 355, § 6, emerg. eff. June 10, 1993. Amended
by Laws 2011, c. 180, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 40-556
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 40-556 cover?
Section 40-556 ("Time of employer testing - Payment of costs") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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