Main issues concerning privacy in the workplace

            Privacy is a controversial issue among employees in the workplace. This issue has grown as public employees demand for freedom from unreasonable searches and seizure. Another concern that has raised the issue of privacy is on drug screening where there is a need to establish policies and procedures on how to implement drug screening so as to maintain security among the public. Some people argue that drug screening on tests such as urinalyses do not determine the performance of people at work. Others feel it is a way to protect the employers and the society from being hurt by impaired workers.

Do you think it is fair for workers to be tested for drugs?

            Drug use has been an issue of concern to employers for several years, this is because drug use is associated with negative effects for instance it can lead to employee impairment. Especially the use of alcoholic drugs at work lead to poor concentration and risk-taking behaviors, which may affect the performance, and general productivity at work place. In addition to that, it may also result into higher rates of fatalities and absenteeism. Therefore, it is important to test employees for drugs, however, the employer should preserve the privacy of the employee while carrying out the exercise.