Preventing Workplace Substance Misuse: A Transformational Approach (OnDemand Webinar)

$99.00

SKU: 408630EAU

Description

Gain a better understanding of how to identify and prevent substance use in the workplace.Employee substance abuse can cause safety and productivity issues. When combined with differing and often conflicting guidance provided by federal, state, and local authorities, the headache for a responsible employer can grow even larger. This topic will provide you with the tools and background to avoid these pitfalls while addressing employee substance abuse andor implementing a drugfree workplace policy. The material also explores practical examples and tips to assist in identifying issues before they cloud a disciplinary decision or subject the employer to potential liability as well as a review of relevant state and federal legal guidance in the everevolving area of medical and recreational marijuana.

Date: 2021-06-29 Start Time: End Time:

Learning Objectives

Introduction

The Current Landscape
• Contrasting Expectations Between Employers and Employees
• What Is the Scope of Effort? Covering Off-Duty Conduct
• Contractor Issues
• Collective Bargaining Issues

The Question of Marijuana
• Background
• The ‘State’ of the Law
• Balancing Issues

Critical Questions
• Is Prohibited ‘the Use and Possession of Illegal Drugs’ Enough?
• Recognizing Potential Workplace Impairment
• Who Is Qualified?
• Fitness-For-Duty Policies
• Post-Accident Testing Policies
• Non-Cooperation/Refusal
• Laying out the Penalties
• Leveraging Your Eap
• Can You Over-Promise?
• How Much Guidance Is Too Much Guidance?

HR Certification Institute ,SHRM ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

Matthew F. Nieman-Jackson Lewis P.C.