Me either, however I wouldn't be surprised if more start doing so. At least they would be taking it out of your check if you are hired and they aren't asking for it up front.
We (at least here in the US) seem to have a high sense of entitlement. Playing devil's advocate.... Expecting an employer to pay a potential employee to prove that they are drug free is kind of backward if you ask me. Prove to me that you're drug free, and we'll talk. Commit to covering the expense yourself, and I"ll know beyond a shadow of a doubt that you are serious.... On Jan 19, 2011 12:30 PM, "Andrew S. Baker" <[email protected]> wrote: > Until now, I had never heard of a candidate or employee paying for one > directly... > > > *ASB *(My Bio via About.Me <http://about.me/Andrew.S.Baker/bio>) > *Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage...* > > * > * > > > > On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 12:23 PM, Daniel Rodriguez <[email protected] >wrote: > >> To all, >> >> I am looking at taking a contract position. I am currently talking to the >> contracting rep about this position. He wants me to fill out some online >> forms, standard stuff, but I am concerned about one of the forms. >> >> This form is a release for a Background Check and Drug Screening. Now, I >> don't mind the background check or the drug test. But what kinda irks me is >> that they want to charge $10 for the Drug Test and $25 for the Background >> Check. What the form basically says, is, that I am giving the contracting >> firm to deduct those amounts from my first paycheck. I am also hesitant in >> filling out any forms for them, as they haven't told me what the payrate is >> on this position. >> >> I thought all Background Checks and Drug Test charges where the >> responsibility of the contracting company? >> >> What are your thoughts on this? >> >> >> > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to [email protected] > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
