Everything You Wanted to Know About Drug and Alcohol Testing but Were Afraid to Ask

$149.00

SKU: 410461

Description

Make sure you know the right way to test for drugs and alcohol in the workplace and have the proper policies in place.
Employers committed to maintaining a drug and alcoholfree workplace are increasingly faced with a myriad of state and federal laws on this topic, many of which are in conflict. Compliance has become more complicated by the growing trend of legalizing marijuana and cannabidiol (CBD) products. How can an employer comply with those laws without their policies going up in smoke? Gain an understanding of legally compliant and defensible drug and alcohol testing policies and procedures and prepare for the unexpected.

Date: 2023-03-21 Start Time: 1:00 PM ET End Time: 2:05 PM ET

Learning Objectives

* You will be able to describe the key components of defensible drug and alcohol testing policies and procedures.

* You will be able to identify reasonable suspicion of impairment.

* You will be able to discuss the impact of the legalization of cannabis on the workplace.

* You will be able to explain how to address a variety of scenarios that arise from a positive test result.

Overview

Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedures and Policies
• The How, What, and When of Defensible Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace
• The Spectrum of Laws That Govern Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Workplace
• Reasonable Suspicion of Impairment and How to Recognize It

The Legalization of Cannabis
• What to Do When a Job Candidate Tests Positive for Marijuana in a State Where Marijuana or CBD Is Lawful
• How to Handle Requests to Accommodate Marijuana (and Other Drugs) Used for Medical Reasons
• Maintaining a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in a Marijuana State

Drug Testing Challenges
• Example Scenarios – What to Do If…
• Best Practices for Handling the Unexpected

ASA ,CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,HR Certification Institute ,SHRM ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

Angela N. Johnson-Faegre Drinker LLP