Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking: Georgia

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

Author: XpertHR Editorial Team

Summary

• Georgia employers may prohibit drug and alcohol use in the workplace. See Drugs and Alcohol.
• Georgia permits the use of medical marijuana under the Haleigh's Hope Act. See Medical Marijuana.
• 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.
• Private employers in Georgia are not prohibited from conducting drug and alcohol testing in the workplace. See Drug and Alcohol Testing.
• The Georgia Smokefree Air Act bans smoking in all enclosed areas within places of employment. See Smoking.
• An employer must post signs indicating where smoking is prohibited and permitted. See Postings.
• Employers are not required to have a smoking policy, but may implement one that prohibits smoking in the workplace. See Smoking Policies.