What to do if I was fired because I was unable to provide a urine specimen on the spot?
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What to do if I was fired because I was unable to provide a urine specimen on the spot?
I was called on my day off by a supervisor and told that they were starting new random drug test . I went down to take my test but had a hard time providing them with a sample. It was explained to me that I had an hour time limit. I tried everything (coffee, water and pop) but was unable to pee. At the end of the hour since I could not provide them with a sample it was considered a hot UA. I called and went to talk to my supervisor right away to see what I needed to do but I was fired. What are my rights? How will this effect my unemployment claim and my employment search?
Asked on March 20, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Colorado
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you were fired for being unable to provide a "pop" urine sample due to various reasons, your termination could very well have been illegal. If your employer/employee manual does not state you are subject to urine testing, what was done was clearly illegal.
I suggest that you consult with an attorney that practices in the area of employment law or your local department of employment. I suggest that you make a claim for unemployment. You should be entitled to it. As to your employment search, it is up to you to tell any possible employers why you were terminated.
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