Can You Refuse A Drug Test While on Workers’ Comp in Missouri?

Understand how workers’ compensation works in the state of Missouri.

With some minor exceptions, Missouri workers’ compensation law provides coverage for all workers injured on the job while working within Missouri. The Workers’ Compensation Division of the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations administers Missouri workers’ compensation law. The most important thing you can do is talk to a Workers’ Compensation attorney call Northland Injury Law at 816-400-4878.

Can You Refuse A Drug Test While on Workers’ Comp?

Most employers require employees to submit to a drug test after a workplace injury and in most states, including Missouri, this is perfectly legal.

An employee’s refusal to take a drug test at the employer’s request could result in a forfeiture of benefits if (1) the employer had sufficient cause to suspect use of drugs by the injured employee or (2) if the employer’s policy authorized post-injury testing.

Talk to an Attorney

A Missouri attorney experienced in workers’ compensation can be an invaluable asset to your case, especially if you were seriously injured and cannot go back to work. You should strongly consider talking to a worker’s comp attorney if you need to appeal a denial of your claim and/or your injuries are severe or complex. For a more comprehensive list of all the questions you might have about workers’ compensation, and for a free consultation, please call (816)-400-4878. If you have further questions about your case, do not hesitate to reach out to us by the phone number, through the contact form, or even with the live chat option listed on our site!