Does the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 apply to you?
The Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 applies to:

Organizations - All organizations that have grants from a U.S. federal agency must comply with the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. Furthermore, all that have contracts with U.S. federal agencies must comply if the contract is:

1. In the amount of $100,000 or more;
2. Not for the acquisition of commercial goods (i.e., it is a procurement contract or purchase order); and
3. Performed in part or in whole in the United States.

Individuals - All individuals who have grants or contracts from any U.S. federal agency are covered by this Act, regardless of dollar volume.

Drug Free Workplace Act Requirements:
Organizations - All organizations covered by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 are required to provide a drug-free workplace by taking the following steps:

1. Write and publish a policy statement.
2. Establish a drug-free awareness program.
3. Notify employees about the Act and the policy.
4. Notify the contracting or granting agency.
5. Require satisfactory participation and impose a penalty for not complying.
6. Make an ongoing, good-faith effort to maintain a drug-free workplace.

Individuals - Any individual who receives a contract or grant from the federal government, regardless of dollar value, must agree not to engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, or use of a controlled substance in the performance of this contract or grant. By signing an agreement for a contract or grant with the federal government, you agree to comply with the requirements of the Act.