Under Article 282 of the labor code, civil service law, a positive drug test result may lead to which disciplinary action?

• A. Ground of suspension and termination
• B. Mandatory counseling
• C. No action
• D. Written warning

Answer: (A)

A positive drug test is treated as serious misconduct in the civil service, giving the employer a valid ground to discipline the employee. Under Article 282, the service may impose penalties ranging from suspension to termination because a confirmed drug use undermines performance, safety, and public trust. The result isn’t treated as a minor issue like a counseling note or a simple warning, and it isn’t something that would usually be ignored or left unaddressed. Depending on the policy and the gravity of the case, the appropriate disciplinary action can be suspension or dismissal, following due process and the agency’s procedures.