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Is a positive saliva test for drugs reason to dismiss?

Question: Currently, our drug testing procedure is as follows:

1. Initial drug testing by salvia at place of work or following a work-related
incident/accident.

2. Confirmation required by urine testing at reputable testing agency.

3. If positive, as per our drug and alcohol policy, employee is subject to instant dismissal for serious misconduct.

Our query is, are we able to terminate employment on the initial positive saliva test?

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