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 Germany
Since 1998, driving under the influence
of drugs such as amphetamine, MDMA, MDE, cannabis, cocaine,
heroin and morphine is sanctioned under Section 24a of the Road
Traffic Regulations of Germany.
There are no statistics at the moment about the number of workplace
drug tests performed in Germany, but it seems that the number
is steadily increasing. Companies have learned that the biggest
problem stems from the so called compensated drug users, which
don’t show obvious signs of drug use, but carry a specific
risk via there psycho-mental impairment.
Legally drug testing on a random basis is not accepted in Germany,
but pre-employment testing and reasonable suspicion testing
is accepted. It seems that more and more companies require a
drug test before hiring a person. Standards of confidentiality
have to be met.
The result of a positive test result is not allowed to be communicated
to the employer!!
It is only the fit for work question which has to be answered.
At the moment there is no specific legislation on workplace
drug testing, or binding guidelines.
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