I posted earlier in this sub about a position I was offered and accepted. The first official onsite shift was to begin a week later. During that time I was required to complete a drug test and an online course for site safety as mine has expired previously. I was not paid for this time as it was a condition of employment however, the employer did cover costs. Before I attended my first official shift, however, the company tried to get me to break several safety violations regarding safe driving, lied to me and about me, failed to answer several questions I had merely repeating my questions back to me and other things. I
I did not feel comfortable working for this company any longer and said that I am turning down the position. They are now demanding I pay for the drug test and the course. In the contract I signed there was a 90 day probationary period in which I can quit without notice or justification just as they can terminate my employment without notice or give cause. Does my employment begin at moment I sign contract or at first shift.