The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 requires organizations receiving federal grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to certify that they will maintain a substance-free work environment. This one-page certification, officially known as HUD Form 50070, is a mandatory part of the grant application process for both new and continuing awards.
When an organization signs this certification, it commits to a set of specific actions. The company must publish a clear written policy statement telling employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at the workplace. This policy must specify the actions the employer will take against any employee who violates these rules. The organization must also create and maintain a drug-free awareness program covering the dangers of drug abuse at work, the company's policy against drug use, available employee counseling and assistance programs, and the penalties employees face for drug abuse violations.
Each employee engaged in grant-funded work must receive a copy of the policy statement and agree in writing to follow its terms. If an employee is convicted of a criminal drug offense occurring in the workplace, that employee must notify the employer within five calendar days of the conviction. The employer then has 10 calendar days to report the conviction to the granting agency. Within 30 days of learning about a workplace drug conviction, the employer must either take appropriate disciplinary action against the employee or require participation in an approved drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program, as permitted under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
The form also requires applicants to identify every location where federally funded work will take place. This includes the primary office, satellite locations, and any temporary or project-based work sites. Organizations that operate at multiple addresses must list each one to ensure full compliance. False statements or failure to carry out the stated requirements can result in suspension of grant payments, termination of the grant, or debarment from future federal awards. If your workplace program includes employee drug testing, a separate consent form should complement this certification as part of your overall compliance strategy.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Certification Drug Free Workplace Form |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | 50070 hud certification of drug workplace form |