Oregon bill sparks debate over drug testing for unemployment benefits

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — 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 conduct drug testing on individuals filing for unemployment benefits if they were terminated for drug use or if the available work regularly requires drug testing, such as positions for truck drivers or pilots…

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