Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking: Idaho

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: XpertHR Editorial Team

Summary

• Idaho employers may prohibit drug and alcohol use in the workplace. See Drugs and Alcohol.
• Employers may implement and enforce policies that prohibit the use, sale, possession, distribution, purchase and cultivation of drugs and alcohol in the workplace. See Drug and Alcohol Policies.
• Employers are not prohibited from conducting workplace drug and alcohol testing for employees or job applicants. The Idaho Employer Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace Act establishes voluntary drug and alcohol testing guidelines. See Drug and Alcohol Testing.
• The Idaho Clean Indoor Air Act generally prohibits smoking in a public place, including any enclosed indoor place of business. See Smoking.
• "No Smoking" signs must be posted where smoking is prohibited. See Postings.
• Employers are not required to have a smoking policy, but may implement one that prohibits smoking in the workplace. See Smoking Policies.
• Ketchum has requirements pertaining to smoking. See Local Requirements.