Oregon bill sparks debate over drug testing for unemployment benefits

On Tuesday, the Oregon Senate Committee on Labor and Business heard public testimony regarding the controversial Senate Bill 748. The bill would permit the Employment Department to test individuals filing for unemployment benefits who were terminated for drug use or whose available work regularly requires drug testing, such as truck drivers or pilots.

Sen. David Brock Smith highlighted the ongoing issues between employers and employees concerning drug use. Brock Smith says these issues are well-known and are not being dealt with.

"This is a way that looks to address it, but not aggressively," said Brock Smith.

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