Fla. Gov Scott suspends drug testing for state workers

[Seedersandleechers]

Florida Gov. Rick Scott has suspended his executive order requiring state agencies to conduct drug screenings of job candidates and random drug tests of current employees, according to a memo issued by his office.

But the suspension does not affect the Department of Corrections, which will use its experiences to "help further inform the best method of proceeding with procurement and other logistical issues" for other agencies, Scott wrote.

The memo was obtained by the ACLU of Florida, which filed a federal lawsuit to block the order on May 31. In the memo, Scott assures his agency heads he is confident the March 22 order is constitutional, citing the "government's rights as an employer."

"Nonetheless, while the case is pending, it does not make sense for all agencies to move forward with the logistical issues involved in instituting the new policy," he wrote.


Glad I do not live in Florida although all my family does except my son. Most are all Republicans.
:puke: :puke: :puke: :puke:

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[William769]

2. When I worked for the FLA Dept of Corrections

Random drug testing was not allowed under our union contract. I wonder when it changed.

[Seedersandleechers]

3. Worked as a nurse for the DOC in Kansas and Mo.

Never once had a drug test. Hell, they had problems enough to get nurses to pass the security screen.

[HockeyMom]

4. Cannot wait to get out of Florida,

and especially Blood "Red" Naples. You can thank Naples for giving you Rick Scott. It was the perfect breeding ground for him.

Thank you, ACLU. Keep challenging him with all your lawsuits. There are quite of few in the works.

[Turbineguy]

5. He would have lost

too many appointees.