Utah § 34-38-5 - Time of testing -- Cost of testing and transportation.
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§ 34-38-5. Time of testing -- Cost of testing and transportation.
| (1) | Any drug or alcohol testing by an employer shall occur during or immediately after the regular work period of current employees and shall be deemed work time for purposes of compensation and benefits for current employees. |
| (2) | An employer shall pay all costs of testing for drugs or alcohol required by the employer, including the cost of transportation if the testing of a current employee is conducted at a place other than the workplace. |
Enacted by Chapter 234, 1987 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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