The employee completes a comprehensive face-to-face clinical assessment with the SAP Evaluator in person, Zoom or FaceTime.
The SAP Evaluator makes recommendations of treatment and/or course of education for the DOT employee.
The employee finishes their education and/or treatment program.
The SAP Evaluator provides an in person, Zoom or FaceTime face-to-face follow up evaluation to determine if employee is in compliance with the initial evaluation and recommended treatment and/or course of education.
If everything goes well and the employee completes the education and/or treatment program, they will be given a notice of compliance to return back to work.
I Failed A Drug Test, What Happens Now?
If you violate a Department of Transportation drug or alcohol regulation, you will need to complete the return-to-duty process before being eligible to go back to work.
Until you complete a return-to-duty process, you are subject to federal civil and criminal penalties.
If I Have A Violation, Do I Absolutely Have To See A SAP?
Yes. The DOT requires that a qualified and trained SAP evaluate every employee with a DOT violation.
Can I Be Evaluated By Someone Who Is Not A SAP?
No. Your employer cannot accept recommendations from anyone who is not a qualified SAP.