Drug Policies and Training
In conjunction with Drug-Free Workplace Week, the U.S. Department of Labor has made available numerous resources for implementing and managing a drug-free workplace. These resources include a step-by-step guide on developing a drug-free workplace policy, PowerPoint presentation materials for employers on Methamphetamine in the Workplace and the Top 12 Reasons Why a Good Drug-Free Workplace Program Goes Bad; training for managers, supervisors and first-line leads; a fact sheet for first-line supervisors and leads; employee training; a fact sheet for workers; speeches for supervisors to deliver to workers; fact sheets for various industries; and posters.
One thing to keep in mind – the U.S. Department of Labor’s materials are based on federal law, and in some areas, state law is more protective of employees’ privacy rights. For example, the right of privacy under the Washington State Constitution is broader than federal law, and restricts government employers’ ability to require drug testing for positions that are not clearly safety-sensitive, as described in Robinson v. City of Seattle, 102 Wn. App. 795 (2000).
If you need assistance developing a drug-free workplace policy or developing and implementing training that is specific to your workplace and your industry, contact Karen Sutherland.
Tags: Drug policies, Drug testing, drug training, drug-free workplace, employee privacy
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