Substance Use, Abuse and Testing
Talent acquisition pros are on the front line of meeting and screening candidates. Managers and supervisors are often the first to observe indications that an employee may be unfit for duty. An individual's fitness for duty may be impacted by the use of prescribed medications, abuse or misuse of legal drugs, use of illegal drugs, and more. A key is determining how and for what you will test, when, by whom, and more. This interactive program will review some of the current trends, legal pitfalls, and related proactive practices, including and not limited to: Current statistics NIOSH / CDC guidance for employers SAMHSA's tips for implementing a workplace substance testing program Wrongful death Workers' Comp liability Trends and impacts of marijuana laws Practical tips...and more.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn options for considering how to conduct substance testing.
- Hear what substances you should test.
- Discuss who should be tested and why.
- Review when testing should be conducted and who will conduct the testing.
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Christine V. Walters, JD, MAS, SHRM-SCP
Ms. Walters has more than 30 years’ combined experience in management, HR administration, employment law practice, and teaching.
She has presented at conferences across the country, been engaged as an expert witness, and testified before U.S. Congressional and state legislative committees on employment issues.
Her book, “From Hello to Goodbye: Proactive Tips for Maintaining Positive Employee Relations” is in its 2nd edition and was one of the SHRMStore’s “Great 8” best-sellers for eight consecutive years.
Today, Ms. Walters works as an independent consultant doing business as FiveL Company, “Helping Leaders Limit their Liability by Learning the Law.”SM