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This decision has left some questions for employers, as it is almost impossible to comply with strict safety standards without unannounced testing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Jakob Widner, ILO Newsletter, August 19, 2015<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- related files --><\/p>\n<div class=\"news-related news-related-files\">\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"news-related-files-link\"><a href=\"\/fileadmin\/user_upload\/JW_Supreme_Court_rules_on_alcohol_testing_19_08_2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Article <\/a><\/span><span class=\"news-related-files-size\"> 193 KB <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Supreme Court recently ruled on whether and how an employer can request that employees submit to alcohol testing. The court qualified the employer\u00b4s unannounced breathalyser tests as a control measure that affected human dignity and thus required the works council\u00b4s prior consent. 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