Common use of Re-Tests Clause in Contracts

Re-Tests. In the event of a positive controlled substance test, an automatic confirmation test will be performed on the original specimen by the testing laboratory at no cost to the employee. In addition, the testing laboratory shall preserve a sufficient specimen to permit independent re-testing at the request of the employee at his expense. Re-tests may be conducted by the same or any other approved Sound Transit laboratory. The laboratory shall endeavor to notify the MRO of positive controlled substance test results within five (5) working days after receipt of the specimen. The employee may request a re-test within five (5) working days from notice of a positive test result by the MRO. Costs of re-tests will be paid in advance by the requesting party. CONSENT FORMS Employees must execute a written consent, in the form attached at Appendix B, to submit to the test and for the testing laboratory to release the report of test results to the Substance Abuse Coordinator. Failure to sign the appropriate release form or to comply with testing procedures otherwise will result in the employee or applicant being barred from the Project for not less than ninety (90) calendar days. SUBSTANCE ABUSE COORDINATOR Sound Transit shall designate a Substance Abuse Coordinator to monitor compliance with this Agreement and to provide assistance to Project employees with questions concerning controlled substance or alcohol test procedures, availability of a Sound Transit-approved counseling or rehabilitation or any other substance- or alcohol-related matters. All inquiries to the Substance Abuse Coordinator will be confidential. The parties are eager to help employees with substance abuse problems. The Substance Abuse Coordinator will be prepared to assist employees in discussing insurance coverage and locating available counseling, rehabilitation and community resources.