[seanmcdirmid]

Intel had me do a drug test just for an internship that I was almost going to take in 1996 or 97. I'm not sure if they still do that, I haven't had a drug test since getting my Chinese work visa (which required a drug and Aids test).

[nerpderp82]

I was a contractor for Motorola and had to take a drug test, I have never consumed so much water in my life.

[tejohnso]

AIDS (HIV?) test? Were they going to discriminate against people with HIV? I don't get it. What about other STDs?

[kube-system]

Disease control is one of the primary tasks of customs and immigrations agencies around the world. This authority was exercised quite prominently in 2020. But it is also exercised pretty mundanely on daily basis in regards to the transport of agriculture that carries diseases of agricultural concern... much to the frustration of travelers with foreign snacks.

[orangepurple]

From the US Government USCIS Form I-693 Instructions:

The civil surgeon is required to perform specific tests for tuberculosis, syphilis, and gonorrhea. The medical examination also requires the civil surgeon to evaluate for other sexually transmitted diseases and Hansen’s disease (leprosy).

Furthermore it suggests that physical and mental disorders may be grounds for disqualification. Finally, drug addiction and substance abuse generally must be disclosed.

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-6...

[xormapmap]

Many countries do this for immigration. In New Zealand they say your test result doesn't affect your application. Whether that's true I don't know.

[red-iron-pine]

you want to know of any potential carriers and be able to trace potential vectors. plus if you offer socialized medicine you want to know that in order to adjust things like supplies of drugs and coverage for foreign travelers.

Canadian immigration wanted my full medical history for Permanent Resident status, and there was a medical check, blood work, and a chest xray for TB. I was in the US military with injuries from that, and they asked for all of the paperwork.

[Der_Einzige]

No drug tests at Intel for SWE blue badges circa 2015-2017.

[creer]

Intel used to come up regularly in discussions as requiring drug tests of all engineer new hires - and people either not bothering to apply based on that or trying to never show up for the test. Good to hear hints that this changed.

[Der_Einzige]

fwiw: That was in Oregon where pot was legal. I wouldn't be surprised if it's somewhat more strict in say, Arizona. Also, I knew that fab folks, both blue and green badge (people wearing bunny suits) were drug tested.

[tellarin]

Weird. I was not asked for any drug test for my Chinese work visa (only the Aids one).