about drug testing rules

they have to let you have a little water,however they can restrict your intake of water to some degree. i think 3 hours is the max time you have to be above the line, i dont think that is very fair,because of some rule they have. lots of luck

 

Not sure about the rules but they were wrong to tell you not to drink before the test. I would have contacted the dot and filed a complaint for the bad direction that gave you, you may still be able to do so. And attempt to have the refusal removed from yor record

 

If you were at orientation for a company meaning you really hadn't started working for them yet why would you have the take SAP? and if you've been driving for 8 years why would you care that they told you not to drink any liquid? its not like this was your first piss test you should know how it goes...

 

I have never heard of such a thing. Every test that I have taken, there always was coffee or water to drink. I can understand that they want you to not be dilute, but that makes no sense.

Do you still have your paperwork? There should be some kind of record of what exactly happened during the test. I would say that it is not in your favor that so much time has passed, and that you went through the program. And there is probably nothing in writing saying that you were not permitted to drink. You also need to find out if it is that company's policy to do this. If it was just one over zealous manager that may not still be there, it will be that much harder.

I would start with the lab and see what they say, and then you may have to see a lawyer and see what he says. Unfortunately, that seems like an uphill battle. Good luck.

 

Bottom line is you got screwed and should have made a complaint to the FMCSA concerning the collectors and the company. The regulations were put into place to protect both the employers and employee. INABILITY TO PROVIDE A SUFFICIENT SAMPLE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REFUSAL! Unfortuantely these medical facilities employ graduates of these so called 'medical schools' that advertise on late night TV at minimum wage. I was a union shop steward in the 90's and took classes about the drug and alcohol testing and even though I don't remember every regulation I know where to find them, here is a link to the reg that should have been followed in your case:
http://www.dot.gov/odapc/part40/40_193